Category Archives: 08 – August 2015

Charitable Non-Cash Gifts and Documentation of Non-Cash Gifts

Posted on September 30, 2015 by benefitsboard

Non-Cash Gifts The giving of items other than cash is unique and therefore most non-cash gifting should be completed only after consulting a tax professional. However, it is important for the church treasurer to understand the basic rules of non-cash … Continue reading →

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Business Expenses

Posted on August 19, 2015 by benefitsboard

Business expenses place more ministers in the “cross hairs” of the Internal Revenue Service than any other issue. Claiming excessive business mileage is probably the number one reason that ministers are audited. Usually, churches will adopt an accountable plan that … Continue reading →

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Items Not Considered as Reportable Income

Posted on August 12, 2015 by benefitsboard

Lawyers often jokingly state that there is a simple distinction between tax evasion and tax avoidance – twenty years in federal prison. Hiding income is tax evasion and punishable by imprisonment upon conviction. However, there are several items mentioned within … Continue reading →

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Reportable Income for Ministers

Posted on August 5, 2015 by benefitsboard

Ministers and churches often find it difficult to determine or agree upon what is or is not reportable income for the minister. However, it is the treasurer’s job to make this determination since he or she is responsible for reporting … Continue reading →

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