Do managers need to be classified as exempt?
Do office managers need to be classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act? No, it’s fine to classify office managers as nonexempt. You are under no obligation to classify any employees as exempt, even if they meet the criteria under the Fair Labor Standards Act. You could have an entire workforce of nonexempt…
ICHRA Reporting Requirements
ICHRA Reporting Requirements Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs) first became available in 2021. ICHRAs allow employers to reimburse employees for individual health insurance coverage (or Medicare coverage) that employees obtain on their own. ICHRAs provide employers with an alternative to offering traditional group health insurance coverage to employees. Although ICHRAs may not be a…
W-2 vs. 1099: Which workers get which?
W-2 vs. 1099: Which workers get which? As the economy continues to expand, churches now more than ever need to possess a thorough understanding of the classification for each person performing services for the church. Knowing whether the IRS views someone as your employee or as an independent contractor dictates tax obligations and associated paperwork,…
The Myths of the 1099-NEC forms
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Webinar – Church Payroll Reporting
Clergy Financial Resources would like to invite you to a webinar designed to teach the best method for payroll reporting for the church. The webinar is designed for clergy who are interested in recognizing new ways to minimize their own tax liability, in addition to, gaining a better understanding of the current tax laws that affect clergy today. Each webinar will be led by a clergy tax professional and will last between 45 to 60 minutes based on the level of discussion during the session.
Time: One-to-One | Contact Office To Schedule
Topics: Church Payroll Reporting
Who Should Attend:
• Clergy
• Associate Pastors
• Youth Pastors
• Seminary Students
• Lay Leaders
• Church Employees
What You Will Learn:
• Church Payroll Requirements
• Clergy W2 Forms
• Taxable and Nontaxable Income for Clergy
• Employee vs Self-Employed
• 941 Reporting
• and more…
Education level: Basic
If you would like to register more than one individual for this webinar, please enter the correct number of participants in the quantity box below, e.g. 2=two person, 3=three people, etc.
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You can schedule your one-on-one by contacting our office directly to coordinate a convenient time
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Researching clergy issues on your own takes time and can leave you wondering if you’ve got the right answer. Turn to Clergy Financial Resources to save time while getting the correct answers. When you need an answer, our support staff is ready to find the right answers quickly with our annual support service. This support service includes tax, payroll, and HR Support. You’ll have access to unlimited phone and electronic support provided by a dedicated team of professional advisors with years of experience.
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