Church Law & Tax
5 Ways Churches Risk Losing Their Tax-Exempt Status
Churches enjoy automatic recognition as tax-exempt organizations. But tax exemption is not unconditional. Here are five mistakes to avoid.
Church Law & Tax
New IRS Group Exemption Rules Explained: What Revenue Procedure 2026-8 Means for Churches
In January, the IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2026-8. Here's what that means for churches and conventions or associations of churches.
Church Law & Tax
How USPS Postmark Changes Could Impact Church Tax Deadlines and Payroll Filings
USPS changed its process for postmarking first-class mail in December 2025, relegating the task to regional offices instead of local ones.
Church Law & Tax
7 Things Many Pastors Don’t Know About Unrelated Business Income
There are seven things every pastor should understand about unrelated business income before starting new income activities.
Church Law & Tax
What Pastors Need To Know About Tax Preparation Software
Tax preparation software packages often do not address three tax rules applicable to ministers paid for services performed in their ministry.
Church Law & Tax
What Churches Need To Know When Protests Disrupt Worship
What are churches' legal rights when protesters disrupt worship? Recent events in Minneapolis have left many asking this uncomfortable question.
Church Law & Tax
9 Things Church Law & Tax is Watching in 2026
A quick scan of the legal, tax, employment, and religious liberty developments most likely to affect churches in 2026—and what leaders should do now.
Church Law & Tax
IRS Raises 2026 Business Mileage Rate to 72.5¢ Per Mile
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released the 2026 optional standard mileage rates.
Church Law & Tax
Key Federal Tax Law Changes Churches and Clergy Need To Know for 2025–2026
All told, 50 developments and changes should be noted by churches and clergy for 2025 federal tax returns and 2026 year-round compliance.
Church Law & Tax
Church Property Tax Case: Lessons From a Costly Dispute
When a Texas church received a surprise property tax bill, it uncovered costly lessons about land use, documentation, and tax exemption rules. Learn what happened.
Church Law & Tax
Guide To Amending a Pastor’s Housing Allowance
Learn when and how churches can amend a minister’s housing allowance to avoid tax issues—plus key tips, examples, and FAQs for church treasurers.
