“Five Ways Designated Giving Can Get Your Church in Trouble.” Church Answers has a quick list of problems, legal, practical, and pastoral, here.
Category: tax exemption
“One goal of Methodists’ plan to split the church over same-sex marriage and clergy: Avoid lawsuits”
“One goal of Methodists’ plan to split the church over same-sex marriage and clergy: Avoid lawsuits” The Washington Post covers the split, including why congregations going through the process should consult a lawyer even without litigation, here.
“Two Year-End Tax Law Changes – Nonprofit Law Blog” (One’s the parking tax)
“Two Year-End Tax Law Changes – Nonprofit Law Blog” (One’s the parking tax). Nonprofit Tax Blog has an entry here.
“Becoming a Millionaire on a Pastor’s Salary”
“Becoming a Millionaire on a Pastor’s Salary” Trinity Foundation has a case study of high pastoral compensation and potential developments in the U.S. Senate 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
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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.
“Nonprofit Embezzlement—What to Do When Lightning Strikes”
“Nonprofit Embezzlement—What to Do When Lightning Strikes” CharityLawyerBlog has a baker’s dozen steps to take after discovering an embezzlement incident here.
“The Satanic Temple is a real religion, says IRS”
“The Satanic Temple is a real religion, says IRS” The Salt Lake Tribune had this article describing the decision with comments from scholars.
“Five myths about the ministry housing allowance”
“Five myths about the ministry housing allowance” Clergy Financial Resources has five dispelled myths here.
ELCA Legal staff to host free webinar: “Legal Checklist for Congregations”
ELCA Legal staff to host free webinar: “Legal Checklist for Congregations.” Tom Cunniff, General Counsel to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and Aja M. Favors, ELCA Associate General Counsel will host a free webinar on February 21, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. E.S.T. Register here. The presentation is geared for ELCA leaders and volunteers. Download the checklist here. Here’s the description:
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