When it comes to taxes, things can get very confusing fairly quickly, especially for many churches. As followers of Christ, we want to make sure we're obeying our nation's tax regulations. At the same time, we also want to ensure we can spend all of the money we have for our ministries on those ministries.

So, we have enlisted UBA Administration Manager, Dana Bowdoin, to explain the nuts and bolts of tax-exempt status for churches. Here, she lays out the qualifications, necessary documents, and guidelines for this helpful status which can keep church money flowing directly to necessary ministries.

You may or may not be aware of the minister’s housing allowance, but its existence (or lack thereof) might greatly impact your church budget. Why might it go away, and what can you do to prepare?

How safe or prepared is your congregation in the case of an emergency? As the number of violent incidents in the U.S. rise, the more important it is for churches to have plans, know what they are, and be able to implement them in case of an emergency. 

Every organization must have an employer identification number (EIN), even if it will not have employees. The EIN is a unique 9-digit number that identifies the organization to the Internal Revenue Service. Learn more about the EIN and why your church needs one.