Clergy face some of the most complex tax situations of any profession. Dual tax status, housing allowances, self‑employment rules, parsonage issues, and ministry‑related reimbursements all require specialized knowledge—knowledge that many general tax preparers simply...
When churches want to express appreciation to their pastors or staff—especially around holidays or ministry milestones—gift certificates often seem like a simple, generous solution. However, under U.S. tax law, gift certificates given by a church to its employees are...
Question: How do we handle the mileage staff incur traveling between campuses? Answer: There's a lot of flexibility here, but the simplest way to handle multi-site travel is to designate one campus as the "primary" work site and reimburse any travel from there to...