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Tax Information for Churches, Religious Organizations, and Ministers

  • ITEM SKU
    6500
  • CPE Hours
    6
  • Full Course Price
    $59.50
Exam Questions: 30
Course Level: Basic
Pages: 126 | Content: 118, Supplemental: 8
NASBA Area of Study: Taxes
Not Acceptable for: N/A
Version: 6500L

This course provides an overview of the tax laws for churches, religious organizations, and ministers. It covers the information an accountant needs to know to best assist his or her clients in this area. All course material provided. No prerequisites. Course level: Basic.

EA Program Approval Number: ZX34G-T-00565-24-S

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Table of Contents
  • Tax-Exempt Status and Its Ramifications
  • Taxes, Recordkeeping, and Forms to File
  • Social Security for Ministers and Religious Workers
  • Exemption from Self-Employment (SE) Tax
  • Income Tax: Income and Expenses
  • Special Tax Treatments Applicable to Ministers
Objectives
  • To recognize the source that guarantees the rights of churches, religious organizations, and ministers
  • To identify what is required to qualify for tax-exempt status
  • To identify the various recordkeeping and filing requirements for churches and religious organizations
  • To recognize which system is used to collect social security and Medicare taxes
  • To identify the activities/duties considered to be minister services
  • To identify who can and cannot be exempt from SE tax
  • To recall the difference between accountable and nonaccountable plans
  • To identify the requirements of rental and housing allowance designations
  • To recognize the details concerning ministers and IRAs
  • To identify some of the deductible business expenses for ministers
  • To recall some of the special tax treatments given to ministers

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