What Are Credits and Deductions For Tax Purposes?

What Are Credits and Deductions For Tax Purposes? Tax documents are currently arriving in mailboxes and inboxes, reminding us all that tax season is rapidly approaching. A recent blog article discussed the subject of what is income for tax purposes. This article will give a brief and broad overview of what credits and deductions are…

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What is Considered Income For Tax Purposes?

What is Considered Income For Tax Purposes? Tax season is right around the corner. Employers are preparing and sending out W2 forms to their employees and 1099 forms to their contractors. Individuals are receiving a wide variety of tax-related documents. A threshold issue for proper individual tax reporting is understanding what is considered taxable income….

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2022 Church & Clergy Tax Guide

2022 Church & Clergy Tax Guide – Pre-Orders Today! The expected release date is Jan 31st, 2022 Find comprehensive help understanding United States tax laws as they relate to pastors and churches with Richard Hammar’s 2022 Church & Clergy Tax Guide. Tax law in general is highly complex and ever changing. Add to that the many unique rules…

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2021 Clergy Tax Organizer (Fillable PDF)

2021 Clergy Tax Organizer (Fillable PDF)
Download Now Available

Each year Clergy Financial Resources publishes a tax organizer for clergy, which is designed to be used as a learning tool and reference guide. The organizer will assist you in gathering the information needed to prepare your 2021 tax return. We do this to provide you with better and faster service, but also to get you started with sound record-keeping practices for the following year.

The Clergy Tax Organizer contains special pages associated with clergy income, housing, auto, professional expenses, and everything else. We use this comprehensive organizer format to address the standard tax laws and the special tax laws designed for clergy. This comprehensive organizer is your assurance that you won’t miss any important tax information. This is the most comprehensive organizer available to clergy. The Internal Revenue Service has recognized this organizer as one of the most thorough available.

This is the most popular format and is available for immediate download from the Internet. This organizer is an editable PDF that is saved and edited on your desktop. This gives you the ability to complete the organizer on your computer. So why not take a moment and order your organizer today. This organizer is compatible with PC or Mac computers.

The Clergy Tax Organizer and state worksheet are required to complete your tax return. The cost of the organizer will be applied as a deposit against your tax service fees and is not an additional cost.

2021 State Worksheet 
In addition to the Clergy Tax Organizer, we also provide a state worksheet. This worksheet will assist you in gathering the state information needed to prepare your current tax return. Please print and complete a state worksheet for your resident state. If you lived in multiple states, please complete a state worksheet for each state. The state worksheet is required and should be attached to your other tax material which can be mailed, faxed, or uploaded to your CyberCabinet.

2022 Audit Protection Plus
Clergy Financial Resources now offers Audit Protection Plus at a low rate of $95.00 per year, the regular $149.00. This insurance protects you from the large costs of tax return corrections, required correspondence, tax examinations by mail, and direct audits.

CyberCabinet Plus
CyberCabinet represents a virtual file cabinet that allows you to access, view, and upload documents in an instant—all in a secure environment. The CyberCabinet Mobile App is an extension of the CyberCabinet Plus. Now, the mobile app makes it even easier for you to access tax returns and other information while you’re on the go.

When uploading to the CyberCabinet, please upload only the final version of the organizer and do not upload duplicate documents or receipts.

In order to edit the PDF organizer on your computer, you will need the latest version of Adobe Reader. This product is a free download that lets you view, edit and print Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files. Download the most current Adobe Reader. Mac users will need to download Adobe Reader to save and edit. Preview on Mac computers is not compatible.

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2021 Clergy Tax Organizer Booklet

Coming Soon – Shipping on January 15, 2022

COVID-19 has caused a variety of delays within our industry and the Internal Revenue Service.  Our staff is working to provide you with the highest customer service available. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Just a friendly reminder, if you found yourself unable to meet the document deadline of March 15, 2022, or unable to complete your 2021 federal tax return by the April deadline, you’ll first need to file an extension with the IRS to avoid any potential late-filing or late payment penalties. 

Submit your request for an extension

Each year Clergy Financial Resources publishes a tax organizer for clergy, which is designed to be used as a learning tool and reference guide. The organizer will assist you in gathering the information needed to prepare your 2021 tax return. We do this to provide you with better and faster service, but also to get you started with sound record-keeping practices for the following year.

The Clergy Tax Organizer contains special pages associated with clergy income, housing, auto, professional expenses, and everything else. We use this comprehensive organizer format to address the standard tax laws and the special tax laws designed for clergy. This comprehensive organizer is your assurance that you won’t miss any important tax information. This is the most comprehensive organizer available to clergy. The Internal Revenue Service has recognized this organizer as one of the most thorough available.

The Clergy Tax Organizer and state worksheet are required to complete your tax return. The cost of the organizer will be applied as a deposit against your tax service fees and is not an additional cost.

Click here – If you want to download the Clergy Tax Organizer

2021 State Worksheet – download here

In addition to the Clergy Tax Organizer, we also provide a state worksheet. This worksheet will assist you in gathering state information needed to prepare your current tax return. Please print and complete a state worksheet for your resident state. If you lived in multiple states, please complete a state worksheet for each state. The state worksheet is required and should be attached to your other tax material which can be mailed, faxed, or uploaded to your CyberCabinet.

CyberCabinet Plus
CyberCabinet represents a virtual file cabinet that allows you to access, view, and upload documents in an instant—all in a secure environment. The CyberCabinet Mobile App is an extension of the CyberCabinet Plus. Now, the mobile app makes it even easier for you to access tax returns and other information while you’re on the go.

When uploading to the CyberCabinet, please upload only the final version of the organizer and do not upload duplicate documents or receipts.

2021 Audit Protection Plus
Learn more about Audit Protection Plus

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2016 Church & Clergy Tax Guide

Now Shipping

Find comprehensive help understanding United States tax laws as they relate to pastors and churches with Richard Hammar‘s 2016 Church & Clergy Tax Guide. Tax law in general is highly complex and ever changing. Add to that the many unique rules that apply to church and clergy and you’re set up for a challenging task that requires an expert’s guidance

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Webinar – Clergy Tax Return Basics

Clergy Financial Resources would like to invite you to a webinar designed to teach the basic method of completing a clergy tax return. 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: Clergy Tax Return Basics

Who Should Attend:

• Clients 
• Clergy 
• Associate Pastors
• Youth Pastors

What You Will Learn:

• Review common clergy tax return errors 
• Review a clergy tax return
• How to report clergy income
• Calculate self-employment income
• Understand IRC 265
• How to report honorariums
• employee vs self-employed
• Clergy dual filing status
• Taxable income 
• Housing/parsonage allowance 
• Reimbursement plans 
• Professional expenses 
• Tax Record Keeping
• Ways to reduce your overall tax liability
• 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.

Schedule Webinar Training:

You can schedule your one-on-one by contacting our office directly to coordinate a convenient time

Clergy Financial Resources
Tax I Payroll I Bookkeeping I HR
11214 86th Avenue N.
Maple Grove, MN 55369

Tel: 1 (888) 421.0101
Fax: 1 (888) 876.5101

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2017 Church and Clergy Tax Guide

Find comprehensive help understanding United States tax laws as they relate to pastors and churches with Richard Hammar‘s 2017 Church & Clergy Tax Guide. Tax law in general is highly complex and ever changing. Add to that the many unique rules that apply to church and clergy and you’re set up for a challenging task that requires an expert’s guidance

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Webinar – Building Clergy Compensation Packages

Clergy Financial Resources would like to invite you to a webinar designed to teach the best method of building your compensation package. 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: Building your Clergy Compensation Package

Who Should Attend:

• Clergy 
• Associate Pastors
• Youth Pastors
• Seminary Students
• Lay Leaders
• Church Employees

What You Will Learn:

• How to build your salary package
• Allowance vs. Reimbursement
• Auto Expenses
• Professional Expenses
• Housing/Manse/Parsonage
• Ways to reduce your overall tax liability
• 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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2018 Church & Clergy Tax Guide

NOW AVAILABLE

Find comprehensive help understanding United States tax laws as they relate to pastors and churches with Richard Hammar’s 2018 Church & Clergy Tax Guide. Tax law in general is highly complex and ever changing. Add to that the many unique rules that apply to church and clergy and you’re set up for a challenging task that requires an expert’s guidance.

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