Question: New Year’s Eve falls on a weekend when we’re closed, but we typically give employees that holiday off. Do we need to offer employees an alternative day off? Answer: No, the way you designate holiday closures is largely up to you. No federal law requires you...
Clergy
Church Business Preparations for a Successful Year End
Like other corporate entities, churches encounter business activities that must be completed just before, or soon after, the end of the calendar year. Now is the time to make plans for these various tasks. The questions that follow can be used as a checklist for...
FAQ: Can I Use Nursing Home Expenses for the Housing Allowance?
For clergy who are living permanently in a nursing home, they can use some (but not all) of their nursing home expenses for the housing allowance. For example, the rental cost of their room and the utilities are eligible for the housing allowance. The food and medical...