Day 1
Tax issues for the minister & religious worker.


Income Tax - General Clergy


Definitions, what is income: taxable, non-taxable; employees, independent contractors, housing allowance, social security.

Form W-2 in Detail
What goes where, due dates.

Employee Business Expenses
Accountable reimbursement plan;

Automobile Deductions
Standard mileage rates, cars provided by the church

Travel Away From Home
What's included in deductible expenses, U.S. travel, foreign travel, spouse's expenses

Per Diem Allowances
Who gets what deductions, definition

Transaction Chart
How to handle various transactions

Lease Value Table
IRS safe harbor

Independent Contractor - 20 Factors
IRS analysis

Housing Allowance - Request For
Housing Allowance - Guest Minister
Housing Allowance - Sample Wording Minutes

Samples:
  • Form W-2
  • Form 1099
  • Form 8809 - Extension for Certain Forms
  • Form 4361
  • Determination Letter from IRS
  • Accountable Reimbursement Plan
  • Self-employment Tax Computation -
  • Minister EE

List of IRS Publications

Federal and State Tax Issues for the Church

UBIT: What, Who, When
Definitions, 3 criteria for taxation, exceptions

Compliance and Tax Computation

Non-Cash
Contributions - required documentation & reporting
New Developments
Final Regulations
Sample Tax Exempt Letter

Handouts - State Tax Issues
Taxes: Exempt and Non-exempt
Sales and Use Tax
Property Tax


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Vin Group Seminars

Wayne has developed a highly successful seminar entitled "Getting the House in Order." The seminar equips treasurers  and ministers in efficient money saving stewardship, with specific training in QuickBooks®. Wayne is available to do a seminar in your area should you want to pull one together for yours and other churches. Please see the upcoming seminars below. The two-day seminar content review follows.

(9:00 am to 4:00 pm) with periodic breaks and a one hour lunch break.
We can even have you host a seminar in your area.

Date Location
May 2003
Spokane, WA
May 2003 Colorado Springs, CO

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Day 2
Accounting for Non-Profits

Accounting
Objectives, assets, liabilities, what's left over

Financial Statements
3 basic reports, how to read them

Bookkeeping
Let's look at those pesky debts and credits, definitions, "T" accounting and their useage

Fixed Assets
What's included in total cost, depreciation, recording of, how to compile and value

Management Reports
Budget, comparison reports, trend

Accounting Software
How to decide what is right

Internal Control
Definition, safeguarding of assets

The Board... So You've Been Asked
What is required as a member of the board

List for CPA to Look At
Preparation for an exam

Records Retention Schedule
What to keep and how long

ECFA - Donors Bill of Rights
Evangelical Council on Financial Accountability

ECFA - Seven Standards
ECFA - Contact Info
ECFA - Application
Good exercise in financial accountability


QuickBooks® for Non-Profits

Designing the System
Management objectives, type of organization

Setting Up the Books
10 step process, entering opening balances

Journal Entries
Adjusting accounts

Tracking Departments/Funds

Receiving Money
A way to track donor records and issue year-end giving receipts

Creating Financial Statements

Users and Passwords
Security features

Audit Trail
Tape recorder of transactions, even deleted info

Payroll
Handling licensed ministers and other employees

Budget
Setting up, reporting

QB (Current Version)
Features, changes, upgrading decision

Samples:
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Contribution receipt current
• Contribution receipt year end
• Statement of position - Excel
• Statement of activities - Excel
• Statement of position - QB stacked
• Statement of Activities - QB stacked


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email: cpa@vingroup.com

The Vin Group
P.O. Box 18647
Spokane, WA 99228

Tel: (509) 325-1040
Fax: (509) 327-5518

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