OVERVIEW Taxes are a complicated matter. Do them right—and no one notices. Do them wrong—and unwanted attention may come your way from the Internal Revenue Service. With a little education, however, your church can cover its bases in the areas that are most at risk. These handouts provide the foundation for that education. Use this material in one of your regularly scheduled meetings or as an introduction for someone new to pastoral ministry or church administration. Simply select a handout, print and photocopy it—you do not need to ask permission to copy provided you are using the material in a church or educational setting and are not charging for it—and lead a discussion using the discussion questions provided. HANDOUTS Is the IRS Targeting Churches? Straight talk about an organization whose reputation precedes it. The Church Audit Procedures Act Understand your church’s rights in the event of an audit, inquiry, or examination. Unrelated Business Income The sources of your church’s income matter, especially for tax purposes. Avoiding an Individual Audit Pastors can take steps to minimize the attention they receive from the IRS. Further Resources Books and websites to help with your church avoid an audit. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Type: Download Pages: 9 About the Author RELATED PRODUCTS 2007 Church & Clergy Tax Guide Employment and Tax Status of Clergy |
