In this powerful testimony, Pastor Jeff shares why he made the decision to transition his church and ministries to a 508(c)(1)(A) and why he believes every faith leader should understand the difference. Most churches simply follow the path of filing as a 501(c)(3). However, many professionals are unfamiliar with the unique protections, freedoms, and legal […]
Suddenly, leaders face payroll responsibilities, donation tracking, receipt requirements, compliance questions, banking policies, and professional advice that may not fully account for the unique legal status of churches. As a result, small oversights can turn into significant problems. Also, if you’d like to stay up to speed on current issues and updates that may impact […]
The Indianapolis Baptist Church was an independent church founded in 1950 and incorporated as a nonprofit. In 1983 the church membership decided to manage the church as an unincorporated religious society called Indianapolis Baptist Temple. Later in May 1987 the church transferred all of its assets to Pastor Greg Dixon as trustee. The church stopped […]
A Real Example — What Happened After 45 Years Obtaining 501(c)(3) status from the IRS does not automatically grant property tax exemption. Instead, the church must title the property correctly and actively maintain exemptions with local authorities. After more than four decades, Solid Rock Christian Ministries in Atlanta, Georgia faced a situation most churches never […]
Also, if you’d like to stay up to speed on current issues and updates that may impact your organization, sign up for our newsletter down below. We send it out once a week with relevant information to ensure your church and/or nonprofit remain in compliance. It’s our goal to ensure your rights and freedoms are […]
Also, if you’d like to stay up to speed on current issues and updates that may impact your organization, sign up for our newsletter down below. We send it out once a week with relevant information to ensure your church and/or nonprofit remain in compliance. It’s our goal to ensure your rights and freedoms are […]
