The 27th Paycheck
The case of the extra paycheck It happens every 11 or 12 years — and 2020 is one of those years. Depending on which day of the week paychecks are handed out, employees who are paid on a weekly or biweekly basis may be receiving an extra check this month. With a biweekly payroll, an…
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…
Training Resource Center
Church payroll training Short videos for payroll administrators and staff Watch step-by-step videos on approving payroll, managing employee profiles, running reports and using the employee portal. Each video is under seven minutes. Church Payroll LoginEmployee Payroll LoginEmail our Payroll Team 4 videos3 for administrators, 1 for employees Under 7 minutesEach one, watch anytime Questions?payroll@clergyfinancial.com I…
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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Simplified W-2, W-2c & 1099 Reporting
Filing deadline · Mon, Feb 1, 202799 days left to file START FILING → Year-end W-2 and 1099 filing, done for you. Every church that pays an employee, including its pastor, must issue a Form W-2, and most churches that pay independent contractors must issue a Form 1099. The rules for clergy make it easy…
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Since 1980serving 2,500+ clients per yearAll 50 statesserving clergy and churchesA+ ratingfrom the Better Business Bureau ↗4.9 ★customer satisfaction score ↗ Complimentary resources Worksheets & Planning Tools Complimentary Excel worksheets to track expenses and plan your taxes, updated for 2026. Enter your name and email once and your download starts right away. Check the boxes…