Discarding Relevant Video Evidence Leads to $500,000 Judgment Against School
This case illustrates why churches should preserve footage if a lawsuit is filed or anticipated.
Record Retention
How Thorough Is Our Background Screening Program?
Proper screening costs very little but increases safety a great deal.
Employment Eligibility Verification
Key Point. Employers are required by law to confirm the identity, and eligibility to work,
Lead Paint on Church Property
Key point 7-08.01. Many children are poisoned each year by eating lead-based paint. In an
Public Inspection of Tax-Exemption Applications
Key point 6-03.03. Federal law requires tax-exempt organizations to provide a copy of their application
Why Financial Documentation Is a “Must” for Your Ministry
Keeping track of paperwork and processes is vital for your church.
What to Do with a New Hire
How to make sure you're following the law.
Church Documents and Records
Information every board member should be familiar with.
Limiting Exposure to Employment-Related Lawsuits
Protect your ministry from going to court over workplace issues.
Record Keeping
Learn best practices for protecting confidential documents.
Q&A: Replacing Lost Social Security Cards
I lost my Social Security card--what should I do?
Tax Return Updates
What you need to know before you file.
Protecting Sensitive Data
How copiers make churches vulnerable—and what to do about it.
Q&A: Losing Church Records
Our church lost this year's contributions records—what should we do?
Should You Prepare Your Own Tax Returns?
It's not as hard as you might think.
Timely Tax Tips
Need help completing a W-2, W-3, 1099, or 1096 form?
Safely Disposing of Sensitive Information
How does the FTC's "disposal rule" apply to churches?
How Long Should We Keep Church Records?
Part 3: Tax Records Continued
How Long Should We Keep Church Records?
Part 2: Tax Records
How Long Should We Keep Church Records?
Part 1: Corporate Records