2012 Church and Clergy Tax Guide by Richard Hammar

Get a better understanding of U.S. tax laws as they relate to pastors and churches with the 2012 Church & Clergy Tax Guide; learn how tax laws apply to you, how to correctly report your federal income taxes and social security taxes, understand relevant exemptions, and reduce your tax liability as much as possible. You'll also find easy-to-understand charts and real-life illustrations. This book is designed to be a resource for ministers and also church treasurers, board members bookkeepers, attorneys, CPA's and tax practitioners throughout the year. Entire chapters are devoted to the tax laws you have the most questions about, -Tax changes to help prepare your 2011 returns -Federal church reporting requirements -Designated contributions -Charitable contributions -Business expense reimbursement -Tax liability reduction -Clergy retirement plans