Protecting Your Tax-Exempt Status
Tax-Exempt benefits come with a price. Use this download to fully understand your church's tax-exempt status.posted 8/25/2009
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Overview

The benefit of being recognized by the government as tax-exempt comes with a price. Churches can lose their tax-exempt status by participating in certain activities or failing to meet the requirements. Moreover, churches cannot assume that all of their income is exempt from taxes. Restrictions and guidelines apply. Carefully, read through this download so that you might fully understand the requirements of your tax-exempt status.
Understanding Your Tax-Exempt StatusOverview | Restrictions may apply to your ministry
By Richard R. Hammar
Cost of Losing Your Tax-Exemption
Assessment | Do you know the consequences?
By Richard R. Hammar
Obtaining Tax-Exempt Status
How To | What you need to know about how the government recognizes your tax status.
By Richard R. Hammar
Maintaining Your Tax-Exempt Status
How To | Understanding these three guidelines will go a long way toward protecting your church.
By Richard R. Hammar
Politically Involved and Tax Exempt
How To | The two are not mutually exclusive, provided you understand the limitations.
By Richard R. Hammar
When Ministry Becomes Business
How To | How to know when a new bookstore or childcare center will attract IRS attention.
By John R. Throop
Resource Center
Leader's Guide | Quick tips and recommended resources.


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