Description: Year-end is a unique time because church leaders are working to complete major tasks for the current year, such as year-end giving, while positioning the church well for the next one, such as setting housing allowances for eligible ministers. In this episode, attorney Erika Cole discusses numerous end-of-the-year legal and tax compliance matters with attorney and CPA Richard R. Hammar.

Erika and Rich review several deadline-related tasks, plus other critical must-do items that typically require attention before December 31. Learn what should be handled well to make certain no requirements are missed and no opportunities are lost.

Show Notes:

Articles on ChurchLawAndTax.com

·        Mastering Seventeen End-of-Year Tasks

·        Designating a Housing Allowance for 2022

ChurchLawAndTaxStore.com

·        2022 Church & Clergy Tax Guide by Richard R. Hammar

·        Charitable Contributions Tax Reminder 2021

IRS Resources

·        IRS Publication 1828 Tax Guide for Churches and Religious Organizations

·        IRS Publication 526 Charitable Contributions

·        IRS Publication 1771 Charitable Contributions--Substantiation and Disclosure Requirements

Questions? We welcome them! Please email Erika Cole at contact@takethenextcall.com

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The Church Law podcast is part of Christianity Today’s ChurchLawAndTax.com, a not-for-profit publishing ministry.

Erika E. Cole, Esq., known as The Church Attorney®, is one of only a handful of attorneys in the nation who practices exclusively in the area of church law. She currently serves as a senior editorial advisor for Christianity Today’s ChurchLawAndTax.com.

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