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When and how do I pay employees that travel?

Question:  When and how do I pay employees that travel? Answer:  It depends! Paying employees for travel time depends on the type of travel and their work schedule. Here’s a quick breakdown to help guide you: Home-to-Work Travel: Regular commuting to an employee’s...

Are health care allowances taxable?

When a church provides a health care allowance to its pastor, the tax implications can vary based on how the allowance is structured. Here’s a detailed explanation: Direct Payments to the Pastor: If the church pays a health care allowance directly to the pastor to...

What is Social Security Allowance

Crafting compensation packages for church pastors is a process distinctly different from setting salaries and benefits in the for-profit sector. What is Social Security Allowance? A Social Security allowance is an additional payment made by churches to clergy to help...

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