The CARES Act expanded the tax benefit to charitable givers. I’ll go over those changes and then give my recommendation on how to best share this with your church.
How the CARES Act gives back to Givers
Tag: Stewardship
Taking a Loan from your Retirement
I hate that I feel like I’m pushing debt here, but, if you are in a bad situation, a loan from your retirement account may be an acceptable option. Here’s is exactly how you can do that.
How to make a video in PowerPoint
If your church is good with PowerPoint but not great with videos, try making your videos with PowerPoint. Especially with so much going online and on Facebook, this is worth a try.
Families First Tax Credit for Clergy
The Families First Act can also benefit clergy that are directly affected by COVID. It looks like they can claim a tax credit to offset their self-employment taxes. A typical pastor may receive around $2,000 for a tax credit!
Letting Go to Fuel Generosity
What do you want your church to be in the future? The same as it is today is not an option. The same as it was 30 years ago is not an option either. We’re going to have to make difficult choices on what to keep and what to let go if we want a bright future.
Families First Tax Credit for Lay Employees
The Families First Act was completely overshadowed by the CARES Act. Now it is actually coming back into the spotlight as the PPP Loans are being forgiven. Learn how this can benefit your church if Lay employees fall ill to COVID.
The Art of the Ask
One of the scariest tasks that pastors and others leaders can face is asking for money. But there are some people that seem to be able to ask for large donations without breaking a sweat. Are these people just born different? Maybe. If you are one of the normal people that doesn’t look forward to…