An Overly Detailed Discipline Procedure … Instead use a cautionary phrase such as “Violation of this policy may lead to discipline, up to and including termination of employment.” Not Controlling Meal and Rest Periods … We should not be interfering with an employee’s ability to take their required meal and rest period breaks. Not Controlling…
The following topics are considered essential in every employee handbook: Welcome to the Church: Letter from the Pastor Brief history of the church Mission and vision statement Rules and Procedures: Working hours Lunch periods and breaks Holidays, vacations and sick leave Family and medical leave Disability accommodation requests Jury duty Military leave Personal calls/mail/e-mail Personal…
It’s tax time. For those who might think, “I’ll add a little here, maybe add a little more there … nobody will notice, right?” Well, the IRS is looking harder at deductions and is warning taxpayers to avoid the temptation of falsely inflating deductions or expenses on their returns to under pay what they owe…
Our Customer Support department is standing by to answer your questions—and not just on the phone. To better assist you, we’ve implemented an online chat feature on our website. Click the We’re Available button on the lower right of our web page. You’ll be prompted to enter your name and email address. Depending on the nature…
It’s the beginning of tax season, and with it comes veritable stress, including scams. Con artists work diligently to gather personal information that can lead to your hard-earned money being stolen. Over the years, the IRS has become privy to this and crafted advice to deal with each. Here’s a look at a few common…
The housing allowance resolution can be adopted or amended at any time during the year. However, it can only be applied prospectively, not retroactively. It is important for the housing allowance resolution to be adopted by the church council prior to each calendar year (or prior to the start date), which would accurately reflect the…
Employing a nanny or an elder-care giver may seem like a simple proposition, but in the eyes of the IRS it isn’t. Is it the your responsibility as a home-care employer to report workers’ earnings to the IRS? Should the worker receive a 1099 tax form or a W-2? Is he or she an employee or…
Tax season is in full swing, which means we are collaborating with our clients everyday. For many, the tool of choice for sharing information electronically will be e-mail. It is quick, easy and everyone has it. However, when relying on e-mail to share personal information such as Social Security numbers, financial statements and 1098 forms, individuals are putting…
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more details click the link below: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service#qualifying-employment
The IRS considers individual facts and circumstances to decide if a taxpayer is a Minister for Tax Purposes. Court cases and practices of different denominations have influenced IRS decisions. These five questions will help determine if a person is a Minister for Tax Purposes: Is the person ordained, licensed or commissioned? Does the person administer…
