Category Archives: 2018

Benefits Board Partners with ChurchEXCEL

Posted on November 19, 2018 by benefitsboard

The Church of God Benefits Board recently announced a new partnership with the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) through ChurchEXCEL.  ChurchEXCEL is a FREE online resource portal that provides expert knowledge on church finances, policies, procedures, administration, and so … Continue reading →

Posted in 11 - November 2018 | Leave a comment

Impact of Tax Reform Bill on Ministers and Churches

Posted on March 6, 2018 by benefitsboard

NOTE: Please see information below about new online calculators and W-4 Forms from the IRS. Also, join us at 2:00 pm ET on Thursday, March 8, 2018 for a one-hour live webinar on the Tax Reform legislation. As we have … Continue reading →

Posted in 03 - March 2018, 2018, Internal Revenue Service, Tax Information | Leave a comment

Potential Impact of Tax Reform on the Church & Ministers Webinar

Posted on February 20, 2018 by benefitsboard

In the Know LIVE Webinar Thursday, March 8th 2:00 – 3:00 PM EST Topic: Potential Impact of Tax Reform on the Church and Ministers Join us on Thursday, March 8th at 2:00 pm EST for a free, one-hour, informational webinar … Continue reading →

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Unconstitutional Housing Allowance Decision Appealed

Posted on February 12, 2018 by benefitsboard

On October 6, 2017, a federal district court judge in Wisconsin ruled that the ministerial housing allowance violates the Constitution. Judge Barbara Crabb held that Section 107(2) of the Tax Code, the provision that specifically addresses the “cash” ministerial housing … Continue reading →

Posted in 02 - February 02, 2018, Ministerial Housing Allowance | Leave a comment

Remember New Filing Date for W-2s and 1099s

Posted on January 18, 2018 by benefitsboard

Although we are only a few weeks into the new year, church treasurers hopefully have already given W-2s to employees, Form 1099s to independent contractors, and charitable receipts to all that contributed more than $250 at any one time to … Continue reading →

Posted in 01 - January 2018, Internal Revenue Service, Tax Information | Leave a comment

Impact of Tax Reform Bill on Ministers and Churches

Posted on January 16, 2018 by benefitsboard

Congress ended 2017 by passing the largest tax bill in over 31 years. While many call this tax reform, in reality it was just tax legislation. On the positive side, the Benefits Board, with assistance from some of our Administrative … Continue reading →

Posted in 01 - January 2018, Internal Revenue Service, Tax Information, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Board Manuals Updated for 2018

Posted on January 4, 2018 by benefitsboard

With each New Year comes new rules and regulations and new contribution limits. Therefore, all the Benefits Board’s free educational manuals have been updated to take into consideration all relevant changes for 2018. From the Board’s web site, you can access … Continue reading →

Posted in 01 - January 2018, 2018, Uncategorized | Leave a comment