Tag Archives: Taxes

Tax Time!

Posted on 12. Jan, 2012 by .

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On Tuesday, the IRS opens for another business year… collecting your money! So, what does this have to do with Kidmin? Well, nothing, but over the years I’ve been committed to sharing resources to those who serve in ministry. So, here’s one of those ways.

Over the years I’ve learned that most people I know in ministry have one of a few tax arrangements:

  • They attempt to do their own taxes
  • They pay a CPA
  • They’ve got their own sweet hook up

The truth is that if you’re in ministry, your taxes are not straight-forward. Clergy tax is unique and the average H&R Block employee is not going to have any idea how to file your taxes (they may attempt it but there’s no telling if it done right).… Read the rest

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Tax cut for many pastors: In case you hadn’t heard

Posted on 12. Jan, 2011 by .

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I was catching up on emails over the holidays and almost forgot about this one. The big tax bill passed on December 16th benefits ministerial and non-ministerial social security taxes. If you’re a minister who has exempted out of Social Security, then this doesn’t apply to you as you don’t pay Social Security anyway. For everyone else, look forward to saving some money this year! Woo Hoo!

Click here to read more about the changes.

If you have questions, contact whoever does your taxes. If you don’t have someone who does your taxes (or if you’re not confident in who does do your taxes), I’ve got a recommendation. It’s unlikely you’ll find someone less expensive who is as knowledgable in church and clergy tax.… Read the rest

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Random design question

Posted on 15. Nov, 2009 by .

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Okay, my design question isn’t really random, it just doesn’t have anything to do with kids or church ministry.

My parents own their own tax business. They’ve been a part of a franchise for the last 5-6 years, but now they’re out on their own. They’ve selected their name, but now they’re working with a design company to develop their logo. They’ve got several really good options on the table and they’re needing to select one concept that they’re going to take further. My good friend Matt McKee had some really good advice that I think they’ll take into consideration in the revision process. However, I wanted to get some feedback from a general audience as well. Most of the readers of this site aren’t in the “tax business” but everyone has to pay taxes.… Read the rest

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