“Help is on the Way – How Not for Profits Can Aid Disaster Relief Efforts While Maintaining Exempt Status Within Applicable IRS Requirements” The Wagenmaker & Oberly blog has this post here.
Author: Josh S. Tatum
“HHS Seeks Comments on Faith-Based Participation In Programs”
“HHS Seeks Comments on Faith-Based Participation In Programs” Religion Clause reports here.
“IRS won’t accept returns next year without health coverage”
“IRS won’t accept returns next year without health coverage.” Accounting Today reports here.
“Kenyan Church Claims Baltimore County’s Land Use Regulations Impose Substantial Burden”
“Kenyan Church Claims Baltimore County’s Land Use Regulations Impose Substantial Burden” RLUIPA Defense reports here.
“Federal judge dismisses lawsuit claiming disabled son baptized against their wishes”
“Federal judge dismisses lawsuit claiming disabled son baptized against their wishes.” The News-Herald reports here on DeFibaugh v. Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Northeast Ohio Board of Trustees, No. 1:17-CV-645 (N.D. Ohio Oct. 16, 2017). The boys’ parents were represented by the American Atheists Legal Center.
“Lawsuit: Dothan zoning law not fair to churches”
“Lawsuit: Dothan zoning law not fair to churches” The Dothan (Alabama) Eagle reports here.
Ind. Ct. App.: Ind. Code doesn’t prohibit sex offenders from attending church
Ind. Ct. App.: Ind. Code doesn’t prohibit sex offenders from attending church. The Indiana Lawyer reports here on Doe v. Boone County Prosecutor, No. 06A01-1612-PL-2741 (Ind. Ct. App. Oct. 24, 2017). The decision interprets a statute that prohibits sex offenders from entering a building that is “school property,” defined as any “nonprofit program or service operated to … benefit children who are at least three years of age and not yet enrolled in kindergarten.” The court decided this did not include churches. The court also mentioned that the state would not prevail under RFRA claims, though it did not analyze those claims.
1743 Gifts received after dissolution
[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5869733/height/90/width/450/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/c30000/” height=”90″ width=”450″ placement=”top”]What happens when someone gives a gift to a religious organization that no longer exists? Leaders should consider several things before dissolving an organization to make the answer more certain. First, ensure the organization uses clear language that is also consistent with applicable statutes. Second, determine whether any denominational entity has already been designated as a corporate successor. Third, if there is no denominational entity, consider designating a corporate successor. Fourth, communicate with all community members and supporters and invite those who include the organization in their estate planning to inform the leaders. Finally, when communicating with planned donors, make sure to communicate whether there is a designated corporate successor, so they can include a contingency plan in their estate documents if they wish.
“Employee Handbooks: 10 Mistakes to Avoid”
“Employee Handbooks: 10 Mistakes to Avoid” Clergy Financial Resources has this helpful list of mistakes to avoid.
“Don’t Fall For “Tricks” But ‘Treat’ Yourself To Better Understanding Of The Religious Service Exemption”
“Don’t Fall For “Tricks” But ‘Treat’ Yourself To Better Understanding Of The Religious Service Exemption” Christian Copyright Solutions has this post offering a free download 5 Myths About the Religious Service Exemption.