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Understanding Church Accounting

Could you list the four supporting qualifications that officially classify clergy for payroll purposes? Depending on your individual experience with church accounting, you might easily blurt out the answer or perhaps you are at the other end of the spectrum and didn’t even know there was a clergy tax classification. One church’s accountant may come […]

Ways to Save During the New Year

As we usher in a new year, many churches are looking for ways to save money and operate more efficiently. Here are a few ways you can use technology to cut costs and streamline operations: These are just a few of the many ways you can use technology to save money and operate more efficiently. […]

Helpful Year-End Resources

As you prepare to finish the old year and begin the new, there are several things to remember beyond resolutions and putting away the Christmas decorations. This is the time to close the books, send out giving statements, and turn in forms to the IRS. Since this happens only once each year, you might need […]

Seven Resolutions for the New Year

As you begin the new year, here are seven things to add to your resolutions to put your organization in a better place as you roll into the new year. […]

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Thank You Pastors and Church Leaders

As 2022 comes to a close and many look at the start of a new year, we want to take a moment to say thank you to the many pastors and church leaders we have the joy of serving. Leading and shepherding a church body can be difficult, but so many of you are faithful […]

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Church Tax Filing Requirements for 2023

Tax time is almost here. If you’re like most people, you have lots of questions about taxes: What forms does my church need to file and when? Will we meet all the church tax filing requirements? Do we use paper forms, use the e-file service, or create a file upload? We’re here to help you […]

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Planning a Church Staff Christmas Party

Christmas is known as “the most wonderful time of year”, but for church staff, it’s also one of the busiest. While adding a church staff Christmas party to the mix can feel overwhelming, it also can be a great way for your team to step back from the craziness, relax, and celebrate together. Looking to […]

Three Ways to Save on Church Software in 2023

Heading into a new year means implementing that new church budget you and your team have spent so much time working on. If you’re like most churches, you’ve made cuts and adjustments to help reduce costs and best steward your resources. As a result, one line item that may have been updated is your church […]

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