Question: What is FMLA and how does it apply to churches? Answer: What is it? FMLA is short for the Family and Medical Leave Act. It generally provides 12 weeks of leave in a 12-month period (more if caring for an injured or ill service member). This federal law...
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Does the Mortgage for a Home That is Being Constructed Qualify for the Housing Allowance?
Question: Can I Deduct the Mortgage for a Home That is Being Constructed? Does it qualify for the housing allowance? Answer: The IRS allows for taxpayers to deduct all of the interest they pay on a construction loan within the 24 months before the home is completed....
Healthy Venting as a Church Staff
We’ve all inappropriately handled our emotions at work. We’ve either stuffed our emotions when we should have shared them or we’ve spewed emotions when we should have stayed silent. Venting in the workplace is important but there are things to consider: should you...