Q&A: Receipting Contributions from a Divorced Couple
How should giving statements look after a separation?
Deductions
Ensuring Donors Get Their Due
Churches must include key, timely language to keep donations deductible.
More Details on the Payroll Tax Holiday Extension
What employees should know.
The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010
Church Law & Tax Report 2011-03-01 The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation
Assessing the Tax Relief Act
What should churches note when preparing taxes for 2010 and beyond?
Substantiating a Charitable Contribution
The IRS requires that donors provide specific documentation in order to claim a deduction.
Giving to Foreign Charities
Recent case highlights limits on overseas giving.
An Itemized Look at Taxpayers
Round-up of IRS statistical summaries.
Navigating Mileage Reimbursements
Follow these directions to substantiate driving expenses.
What to Know About Withholding Payroll Taxes
The IRS takes W-4s seriously, and so should you.
Q&A: Opting Out of Social Security
Should ministers opt out of Social Security?
Before Your Church Sells a Donated Car
Vehicle substantiation requirements widely disregarded.
Nine Tips for Deducting Charitable Contributions
A guideline for computing deductions.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Part 2)
Its impact on churches and church staff.
Obama Asks Congress for Cap on Charitable Contribution Deductions
Will proposal spell disaster for churches?
Substantiating Charitable Contributions
Why some church receipts are insufficient.
Substantiation of Charitable Contributions
How church treasurers can comply with the rules.
Q&A: Is Educational Assistance to Our Pastor Nontaxable?
Your pastor can exclude up to $5,250 of assistance benefits paid by the church each year under an educational assistance program.
Employer Identification Number on Contribution Receipts
Are we required to put our EIN on contribution receipts?
Tax Court Denies Pilot’s Charitable Contribution
Pilot had claimed significant contributions as an anonymous donor.