Webinar – Principles of Compensation Planning for Clergy
Clergy Financial Resources would like to invite you to a webinar designed to teach the principles of compensation planning. 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: Principles of Compensation Planning for Clergy
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…
• Course Material included
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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