Church board members have a long list of responsibilities. Among these is the responsibility for the money that flows through the church. Included in those responsibilities is keeping accurate records and never letting a single individual have control of the money. These make good common sense. There also must be an annual audit of the church’s financial records. This is a bit more difficult. However, an annual audit of the church’s records is a must.

Experts weigh the wisdom (or folly) of publishing salaries during the budget approval process.

Practical resources, data, and knowledge to help ChurchSalary members adjust nationwide salaries based on several local variables.

Churches desiring to employ an audit or other accountability measure with respect to their financial operations may opt for various approaches, depending on their size, scope, and complexity. Here are options to help you decide which is best for you.

The minister’s housing exclusion provides one of the most significant tax benefits for those who qualify as “ministers of the gospel” under the tax law. This exclusion from income tax is available to ministers who own their own homes and to those who live in church-provided housing.

Overview of resources on Finance put together by the ANW team.

A church reports each employee’s taxable income and withheld income taxes as well as Social Security and Medicare taxes on the Form W-2. Although W-2s are not difficult to prepare, there are some tips you should know.

Top 15 questions asked about financial issues by nonprofit leaders.

Unrelated Business Income is money generated from any on-going activity of your organization when the activity itself does not directly further the organization’s exempt purpose. This article explains what this is and what it means for your nonprofit.

Use this TRUE OR FALSE annual audit as a first step in assessing your ministry’s compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

The tool helps individuals, communities, and employers determine a local wage rate that allows residents to meet minimum standards of living.

Recognizing Warning Signs and Preventing Problem Situations in Small Organizations.

Paid Leave Oregon and the Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries created this chart as a general program comparison.

Provides you with the information and resources to successfully lead your church’s financial operations in keeping with your church’s unique mission and purpose.

2021 Tax Returns Guide - Includes sample tax returns for both active and retired ministers and step-by-step instructions for each.

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Asking and answering key questions about housing, love gifts, sabbatical plans, expense reimbursements, and other situations that churches face.