The ChurchTrac Blog
Are Churches Exempt from Sales Tax?
The issue of whether churches should be exempt from sales tax continues to be a topic of debate and controversy today. Here's the short answer: Churches are exempt from sales tax... ...in most cases. There are some exceptions and limitations. Let's div...
Are Churches Exempt from Property Taxes?
In the realm of taxation, one contentious issue often weaves its way through debates: the exemption status of churches from property taxes. Are churches truly immune to these tax laws, or do they share the same financial obligations as secular organizatio...
Do Church Employees Pay Taxes?
Your church may be tax-exempt. But does that mean the church employees are tax-exempt? Here's a quick guide to help you better understand how taxes work for church employees. We'll also answer some common questions we get asked and provide links to ...
Less Is More: How Fewer Funds Can Simplify Your Church Finances
How many funds does your church have? Five? Ten? More than ten? Let's face it: Many churches have overcomplicated their finances. Do you feel like your church is one of them? Let's talk about church funds, how many are ideal, and how you can s...
Do Churches Pay Taxes? Sometimes...
Yes. Wait, hold on! Don't leave just yet. There are a few important nuances to churches and taxes that we need to cover before you can go on your merry way. Like all nonprofit organizations, churches are generally exempt from federal income tax under se...
Understanding the Security Behind Church Giving Software
$343 billion is expected to be lost to online payment fraud between 2023 and 2027. Wow! Here's the problem: Just because your church isn't a business doesn't mean your church or your members can't fall victim to scams, hackers, or fraud. Now more than e...
Olive Tree: My Go-To Bible App to Study God's Word
I have used the YouVersion Bible app for several years. If you are a new believer, I highly recommend it. But I've never had an app that I could count on to take me deep into serious study of God's Word. Until now! I recently tried Olive Tree. It's beco...
YouVersion: My Favorite Bible Study App for Beginners
I recently wrote about the best Bible apps anyone can download. Check it out here! But if you are a new Christian or are new to reading and studying the Bible, there is none better than the YouVersion Bible app. I've used YouVersion for years. It's...
Honoring Fathers: Sermon Ideas for Father's Day
On this special occasion, exploring Father's Day through the lens of Scripture not only honors the fathers in our lives but also provides profound insights into God's design for Fatherhood. In this article, we've put together 7 Father's Day sermon o...