Extended Tax Deadline Expires Oct. 15
If you are one of the nearly 13 million taxpayers who asked for more time to file your federal tax return this year, the extra time is about to expire. If you owe taxes the best way to pay them is with IRS Direct Pay. It’s the simple, quick and free way to pay from…
Employees versus Independent Contractors
Incorrectly classifying someone as an independent contractor instead of an employee can be very costly for the church based on IRS penalties. When in doubt, your best bet is to classify someone as an employee. If you really want to classify an individual as an independent contractor, you can’t dictate how much time they spend…
Identity Theft Protection
Each year during tax season, millions of people are exposed to identity theft when their 1099-MISC and W-2 forms are sent through the mail. Our CyberCabinet protects you, your employees and your contractors. The CyberCabinet offer you an ultra-convenient way to access documents, transfer data, and convey information 24/7 from any Internet connection. Source: Clergy…
Individual income tax returns are due October 15.
Remember the extended due date for 2013 income tax returns is October 15, less than two months away. If you haven’t done so already, order and complete your clergy tax organizer which is required to prepare your tax returns. The third quarter federal estimated tax payment for clergy is due September 15. Most clergy who…
Does your Church need an Employee Handbook Update?
Having a clear, well-organized employee handbook is a crucial element of the church-employee relationship. An employee handbook helps all employees understand church policies and procedures and assists with ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation by establishing clear workplace rules and policies. Contact us for more information. Source: Clergy Financial Resources Home Clergy Financial Resources is a…
Hobby or Business?
Millions of people enjoy hobbies that are also a source of income. You must report on your tax return the income you earn from a hobby. The rules for how you report the income and expenses depend on whether the activity is a hobby or a business. There are special rules and limits for deductions…
Can churches reimburse employee health care premiums?
For many years, churches have been permitted to reimburse employees for or directly pay the cost of individual health insurance policy premiums and exclude such amounts from the employee’s gross income. However, recent Internal Revenue Service guidance effectively eliminates these health care reimbursement plans after December 31, 2013. Group health insurance policy premiums paid directly…
Communicate with Your Accountant Year-Round
Tax and Financial management should be a year-round activity rather than limited to the traditional tax season. The biggest mistake nearly one-third of clergy make is only communicating with their accountants during tax time. In order that we may properly advise you of tax considerations, please keep us informed of any significant changes in your…
Top 5 HR or Payroll Mistakes
Let’s face it. Running a church often leaves little time to address human resources (HR) or payroll challenges. Only 6% of the churches have a dedicated HR professional on staff, yet making any of these Top 5 HR or Payroll Mistakes can have direct impact on your HR and payroll compliance: 1. Incorrect employment classification…
New Hire Checklist
Document the Employee is Legally Allowed to Work This involves verifying both their identity and that they are legal for employment in the United States. Once they have presented you with the necessary documentation to verify this, you can fill out their I-9 form. You needn’t submit this to anyone. However, it is crucial to…
