2025 Church Nonprofit Tax Financial Guide
Navigating tax season as a church or nonprofit employer comes with unique responsibilities and challenges. The 2025 Church Nonprofit Tax & Financial Guide for Employers, published by ECFA and offered by Pension Fund, provides up-to-date, employer-focused guidance—from payroll and withholding to compliance, reporting, and best practices for nonprofit financial management. This resource equips church administrators, HR professionals, and finance teams to fulfill their duties with clarity and confidence.
What You’ll Find Inside
From essential IRS filings (like Forms 941, W-2), employer payroll tax deposit rules, and error-avoidance tips, to organizational structure and tax-exempt incorporation steps, this guide covers the critical issues employers in church or nonprofit settings face. Includes sample forms, checklists, and real-world scenarios to simplify tax planning and year-end reporting.
Pension Fund does not offer legal, tax, or financial planning advice. This guide is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Ministers and church administrators are encouraged to consult a qualified tax professional or legal counsel to address specific questions or circumstances related to their financial and tax planning.
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