The ChurchTrac Blog
Accounting for Churches: A Quickstart Guide
Most ministry advice to pastors and ministers usually revolves around preaching, administration, conflict management, and church growth. But one crucial facet is often overlooked: financial management. Accounting for churches extends beyond mere bookkeep...
Accountant for Churches: What To Look For
With church growth comes growing demands. Especially in the realm of managing the church's finances! Now it's time to consider finding an accountant for your church. Ideally, one who will be in it for the long haul and will help advance the mission and v...
The Hidden Costs of Free Church Accounting Software
I talk to church leaders almost every day. I can't count how many times I've said: Excel is better than nothing. But anything is better than Excel! That's because many of them are relying on free tools to manage their church. It's important to stewar...
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 reso...
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 simplify ...
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...