Bookkeeping Designed for Churches
Do you find yourself spending more time and effort on daily accounting tasks and software issues rather than on making important decisions to run your church? Handling your own bookkeeping can quickly take over, letting other responsibilities fall through the cracks. Let Clergy Financial Resources help you get back on track by managing your bookkeeping…
Can I reclassify an employee from exempt to nonexempt status?
We would like to reclassify an employee from exempt to nonexempt status. Is it okay to do this? What do we need to do to change their status? Yes, it’s possible to make this change. Any employee can be classified as a nonexempt employee, although we generally recommend that all employees in the same role…
ICHRA vs. QSE-HRA
ICHRA vs. QSE-HRA Churches were relieved when the Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement (QSE-HRA) came into law in late 2016. Finally, there was an affordable health coverage option for small churches. The plan was quickly adopted by thousands of small churches and remains extremely popular today. In June 2019, The President announced continuing HRA…
When a Nonprofit Organization Ceases Operations
When a Nonprofit Organization Ceases Operations Previous articles have discussed the many steps in setting up a nonprofit organization. Like any new venture, starting a nonprofit comes with risks. Not all new organizations succeed. The disruptions of COVID-19, and the economic impacts that have followed, only add to the volatility of new endeavors. In such…
2022 meals and entertainment deduction
2022 meals and entertainment deduction As part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act signed into law on December 27, 2020, the deductibility of meals changed. Food and beverages will be 100% deductible if purchased from a restaurant in 2021 and 2022. Here are some examples: Type of Expense Deduction Entertaining clients (sport events, club membership, golf games, etc.) 0%…
Can a church have different PTO policies for job categories?
Can a church have different PTO policies for job categories? Employers can generally offer different PTO benefits to different employees as long as there is a valid and non-discriminatory business reason for doing so. We would recommend mentioning your policy variations in your employee handbook to be clear on the subject. With that said, it…
Starting a Nonprofit Organization: Insurance Coverage
Starting a Nonprofit Organization: Insurance Coverage In all the busyness of completing state incorporation and applying for federal tax-exempt status, an item that often gets overlooked in starting a nonprofit organization is setting up proper insurance coverages. Often an organization is prompted to obtain insurance when a third party inquires about coverage, for example, when…
Starting a Nonprofit Organization: State Reports and Filings
Starting a Nonprofit Organization – State Reports and Filings Previous articles in this series have discussed nonprofit start-up tasks of incorporating with the state, obtaining a federal employee identification number, opening bank accounts, and applying for federal tax-exempt status. Beyond these vital tasks of starting a non-profit organization, there may be several additional details to address…
Should You Start a Nonprofit Organization?
Should You Start a Nonprofit Organization? There are numerous legal, financial, and administrative details required to start a nonprofit organization. A corporate entity must be formed with the appropriate state agency. This requires selecting an available corporate name. An Employer Identification Number is needed from the IRS, which will require some knowledge of anticipated activities…
Should we have a COVID section in our employee handbook?
Should we have a COVID section in our employee handbook? While COVID will continue to affect our workplaces for some time, we generally recommend not adding COVID policies directly to your handbook. Guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to evolve, and federal and state laws related to the pandemic will…
