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Church Compensation, Second Edition: 2023 Updates

Church Compensation, Second Edition: 2023 Updates

Name: Church Compensation, Second Edition: 2023 Updates
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No matter the size of your church, it is important to make sure you are properly compensating your church’s staff. Therefore, it is crucial to have a clear understanding of what makes an effective and government compliant compensation plan. From establishing a sound payroll and benefits system, navigating the 2021 IRS updates and HRA plans, and accounting for new special minister compensation issues, things can get complicated.

That said, Elaine Sommerville’s Second Edition of Church Compensation, with 2023 updates, will be your how-to-guide as you plan out every aspect of your church’s employee compensation plan.

In this guide you’ll learn how to:

Create policies governing compensation
Determine FLSA worker classification
Develop a tax compliant payroll system
Evaluate and determine benefit plans
Set-up and compare Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) plans
Establish a ministerial housing allowance
Interpret and apply rules for payroll deposits, reporting, and withholding
Address special minister compensation issues including love gifts, sabbaticals, and expense reimbursement plans
Comply with government regulations
Manage the tax and legal nuances related to church workers

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