“Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against Jehovah’s Witnesses To Be Filed Today” Religion Clause covers the announcement here.
“Accountability Systems: One basic principle and six simple steps help protect a church’s finances”
“Accountability Systems: One basic principle and six simple steps help protect a church’s finances.” ManagingYourChurch has a short blog entry here.
“The Top 5 Reasons Churches Went to Court in 2018: Child sexual abuse is again the most common reason.”
“The Top 5 Reasons Churches Went to Court in 2018: Child sexual abuse is again the most common reason.” ChurchLaw&Tax has an infographic showing the top five reasons in 2014–18 here.
“IRS Official: Expect More Church Audits Regarding ACA Compliance”
“IRS Official: Expect More Church Audits Regarding ACA Compliance: Many churches won’t be investigated, but here’s why your church should still verify it is compliant.” For a limited time, this article by Frank Sommerville is free on ChurchLaw&Tax here.
“Hey, Fletch: Are Discounts to Church Events Taxable Income? Understanding what IRS Publication 15-B and IRC Section 132(a)(2) does and doesn’t say.”
“Hey, Fletch: Are Discounts to Church Events Taxable Income? Understanding what IRS Publication 15-B and IRC Section 132(a)(2) does and doesn’t say.” ManagingYourChurch has this article by David Fletcher here.
“Does a gift to support a camp counselor have tax implications?”
“Does a gift to support a camp counselor have tax implications?” ChurchLawandTax has a quick overview here.
Ill. App. Ct.: Ecclesiastical Abstention Doctrine bars challenge to denial of rental of Catholic Community Center
Ill. App. Ct.: Ecclesiastical Abstention Doctrine bars challenge to denial of rental of Catholic Community Center. Religion Clause covers Sacred Heart Knanaya Catholic Community Center Building Board v. St. Thomas Syromalabar Diocese of Chicago, No. 2-18-0792 (Ill. App. Ct., May 30, 2019), here.
“Clergy as Mandated Reporters, Without Exception?”
“Clergy as Mandated Reporters, Without Exception?” Wagenmaker & Oberly’s blog features an overview here.
FREE Webinar: “How to Have Conversations about Church Salaries”
FREE Webinar: “How to Have Conversations about Church Salaries” On June 5, 2019, at noon E.D.T., Church Law & Tax is hosting a free webinar on “how to have salary conversations with different people in your church—your supervisor, your church board, and your congregation.” Register here.
“With Attendance Down, Rural Churches Pool Resources To Keep Doors Open”
“With Attendance Down, Rural Churches Pool Resources To Keep Doors Open” NPR’s Morning Edition aired this story from WFIU Public Radio about rural churches pooling resources to keep their doors open. The story highlights a growing dynamic that often requires thoughtful legal counsel to navigate questions related to employment, governance, and the contract between congregations sharing clergy and other resources.