How do I fill in form W-4 for my new ministry?
If you haven’t switched positions in a while, you may be surprised to find that the form W-4 has changed drastically since you changed jobs. IRS changed the form to match changes in tax law, and all employees first paid after 2019 will have to use the new form (for frequently asked questions about the…
Can I refuse to take my salary?
In difficult economic times, Churches must make tough decisions about what bills they can afford. Sometimes Ministers refuse their salary in order help the Church. If you refuse to take your full salary for the year, do you still need to report it as taxable income? The answer, like all good tax questions, is “it…
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Are you Filing New Hire Reports?
Aside from the training that comes with a new hire, the church is also required to report their employment to the designated state agency for which you reside. Failure to do so is a direct violation of The New Hire Reporting Program which was mandated by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. New hire…
8 Questions to Ask your Tax Preparer
Check the Company’s History Ask the Better Business Bureau about the preparer. Clergy Financial Resources has been the leading provider of tax, payroll and HR solutions exclusively for religious organizations and clergy for over 37 years. BBB has provided us the highest available rating of A+. Ask about Service Fees Avoid preparers who base fees on a…
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No more blank stares when your clients ask about church payroll and clergy tax law. We offer an easy alternative for accounting professionals to offer payroll service to their church clients without the daily headaches and compliance requirements. Be a Payroll Hero for Your Clients Clients will see you as a trusted advisor year-round. You can even put our logo on your…
Pricing
Church Payroll Solutions is a great value with a new fixed pricing and guarantee structure for churches of all sizes. We’ve bundled everything you need into a single, all-inclusive, and competitive price – no additional or hidden add-on charges. We make payroll easy. We’re dedicated to providing you with accurate and timely payrolls, with as little hassle…
3 Easy Steps
Church Payroll Solutions is easy to use. You don’t need any training Payroll Setup It’s easy to get started. The set-up of our payroll service is designed to reduce and eliminate any extra work for your staff. We complete the set-up, reconcile year-to-date, and process payroll for clergy and any secular employees to eliminate any…
IRS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR CHECKLIST
Mistakenly classifying an employee as an Independent Contractor can result in significant fines and penalties. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) uses twenty factors to determine whether or not an employer has enough control over a worker in order for that individual to be classified as an employee. Designed only as a guideline, this checklist can…
Implementing Background Checks
HR Q & A: Q: We don’t typically do background checks, but we’re hiring a new position who will have access to sensitive information. We want to do a background check for this position, but since we’ve never done one for anyone else, we’re worried it would look discriminatory. A: You may conduct background checks…