Non-deductible ministry meals & travel?

Non-deductible ministry meals & travel? Generally speaking, a deductible ministry expense must be “ordinary and necessary” for it to count as a write-off. Ordinary and necessary simply means it’s a common expense for someone in the ministry, and it’s essential for the operation of your church. Unfortunately, you can’t deduct all the food that you…

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What is mileage reimbursement?

What is mileage reimbursement? Mileage reimbursement is the reimbursement you receive for using a personal vehicle for ministry purposes. The reimbursement covers all costs of owning and driving your vehicle for the qualified miles. The IRS mileage reimbursement covers the use of specific vehicles, namely: cars, vans, pickups, and panel trucks. Mileage reimbursement is normally…

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Pros and cons of healthcare sharing ministries

Pros and cons of healthcare sharing ministries Like any health benefit, healthcare-sharing ministries have their pros and cons. This section will break down the major advantages and disadvantages of healthcare ministries so you can make the best decision for you and your organization. Pros of healthcare sharing ministries While low costs are a perk of…

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Benefits of offering an HRA

What are the benefits of offering an HRA to our employees? You are most likely considering an HRA because you have decided to lower your health plan expenses by not providing your employees with group health insurance. The HRA will provide financial assistance to cover their eligible out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. Health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) are…

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Who should consider converting to a Roth IRA?

Who should consider converting to a Roth IRA? You must pay income taxes on any converted funds in the year of the conversion, but there are several scenarios in which that might be to your advantage: You believe your tax bracket will be higher in retirement. In this scenario, paying taxes at your current tax…

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IRC Section 127: Tax savings on student loan repayment assistance

CARES Act expansion of IRC Section 127: Tax savings on student loan repayment assistance Under Section 127 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), employers are allowed to provide tax-free payments of up to $5,250 per year to eligible employees for qualified educational expenses. To be considered qualified, payments must be made in accordance with an…

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Employee Benevolence

Employee Benevolence When it comes to benevolence, the IRS makes a distinction between providing donations to people who lack the basic necessities of life (food, water, shelter, etc.) and awarding gifts to your employees. Gifts to the Needy Generally speaking, if your organization provides benevolence to someone in poverty or temporary distress, the IRS considers…

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Can a Church Give an Employee Loan?

Can a Church Give an Employee Loan? During times of economic hardship, individuals may approach their employer and request a personal loan in order to help make ends meet. If an employee of a church requests a personal loan from the church, there are several issues to consider. As a matter of policy, will the…

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Can I limit W-4 changes?

Can I limit the number of times an employee makes changes to their W-4? No. IRS guidance states that an employee has the right to make changes to their Form W-4 as often as they would like, and you, as the employer, need to make those changes, even if they’re frequent. The only exceptions are…

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Can all church employees qualify for housing allowance?

Q. Can all church employees qualify for housing allowance? A. No. Section 107 of the Internal Revenue Code allows only a “minister of the gospel” to have a housing allowance. Thus, only taxpayers who are serving as clergy under IRS rules for tax purposes are eligible for a housing allowance. These rules state that the…

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