“Reporting Taxable Perks for Pastors—Q&A”: gym membership. Clergy Financial Resources explains that a gym membership is a taxable, reportable perk.
“Dos and Don’ts of Cell Phone Deductions”
“Dos and Don’ts of Cell Phone Deductions” Clergy Financial Resources has a quick overview of how to properly deduct the cost of a cell phone used for work here.
Wash. Ct. App.: Parent Presbyterian denominational body owed deference in dispute with breakaway congregation
Wash. Ct. App.: Parent Presbyterian denominational body owed deference in dispute with breakaway congregationeligion. Religion Clause reports on the decision
here.
“The Sale of Charitable Assets to a For-Profit – Nonprofit Law Blog”
“The Sale of Charitable Assets to a For-Profit – Nonprofit Law Blog.” The Nonprofit Law Blog has some tips
here.
“Are Churches Legally Required to Issue Statements for Every Contribution?”
“Are Churches Legally Required to Issue Statements for Every Contribution?” ManagingYourChurch answers a question asking whether churches must issue receipts for gifts of as little as $10 here.
“Church Responsibilities – I-9 Audit”
“Church Responsibilities – I-9 Audit.” Clergy Financial Resources’ Tax, Payroll, & HR blog has a post about employers’ publications to verify employees’ legal ability to work in the United States here.
“Safeguard against Church Embezzlement”
“Safeguard against Church Embezzlement” Clergy Financial Resources has ten basic safeguards to prevent embezzlement here.
“4 Things Most People Don’t Know About Nominations”
“4 Things Most People Don’t Know About Nominations.” Sarah E. Merkle has a post on the Law of Order debunking four misconceptions about nominations here.
FREE WEBINAR: “Strategies for a Successful Succession”—Sept. 12 @ 11 a.m. E.D.T.
FREE WEBINAR: “Strategies for a Successful Succession.”—Sept. 12 @ 11 a.m. E.D.T. Church Executive is sponsoring a webinar on processes for leadership transition, including communication timelines and pitfalls. Register here. On-demand viewing will be available after the webinar, and registrants will be notified when it is posted.