Charity and New Tax Law A Commentary by Bruce A. Barkhauer Minister for Faith and Giving for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Is the tax deduction for charitable giving going to go away? To be honest we don’t know yet, and the idea of it going completely away seems unlikely based on what […]
Read moreThe Challenge: Ministries are often faced with receipting questions when gifts do not come directly from a donor in the traditional cash/check form. Gifts from donor-funded endowments, donor-advised funds, IRA gifts, and non-cash gifts are just a few of challenges faced by those charged with acknowledging contributions. Listed below are some of the more common […]
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Read moreThoughts about how much money a congregation should hold in reserve for a "rainy day"
Read moreThis article examines considerations that congregations should consider relative to the receipt of publicly traded stocks as a form of charitable contribution and the subsequent benefits of doing so.
Read moreSimple steps for performing an "in-house" audit to examine financial records.
Read moreAn explanation of the importance of IRS Notice 2015-48 and the risk of charitable deduction denial.
Read moreAn article answering questions regarding whether or not gifts from the congregation should be reported as taxable income and whether the donor may claim a charitable contribution
Read moreAn article that ties stewardship through legacy giving to the feast of All Saints Day. Opportunity is knocking. Are we listening.
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