Clergy

Taxable Sabbatical Expenses

Question … Our elders developed a sabbatical policy that provides our pastors with benefits that includes normal salary and benefits. There is additional pay for activities like meeting with mentors, studying, developing relationships with peers, exploring industry...

Can a church have different PTO policies for job categories?

Employers can generally offer different PTO benefits to different employees as long as there is a valid and non-discriminatory business reason for doing so. We would recommend mentioning your policy variations in your employee handbook to be clear on the subject. With...

What Are Credits and Deductions For Tax Purposes?

Tax documents are currently arriving in mailboxes and inboxes, reminding us all that tax season is rapidly approaching. This article will give a brief and broad overview of what credits and deductions are all about. The federal tax code allows for certain “credits”...

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