Donations for Haiti

Since the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti this week, many individuals and churches are looking for the best place to make donations to help in the relief and rescue efforts.  Here are links to some groups that are reputable and faithful in relief efforts:

Texas Baptist Men
North American Mission Board

Through your prayers, donations, and support of the rescue and relief workers, many Haitian people will be benefited and blessed during a most difficult time.

Tax Tips from the 2010 Tax Seminar

For Churches:

• W-2's are due to all employees by January 31, 2010.
• A minister's housing allowance must be set and approved by the church prior to distribution.
• If someone gets paid any amount of money they are not a volunteer.

For Ministers:

• An accountable reimbursement policy requires record keeping by the minister but is a much greater benefit than a car allowance.
• When a church provides a minister's health insurance coverage, it is a tax free benefit for the minister.
• April 15th is the date when tax returns are due - file electronically.
  

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The standard joke for years about pastors has been: "Well, you only work one day a week!" Unfortunately, many people miss the humor because they believe that Sunday is the only day their minister does work. The confusion develops because of what a person defines as work. If a person...


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