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Tax-Exempt Status Is Now in Their Crosshairs

9/27/2019

Churches and non-profits have enjoyed the benefit of Tax-Exempt status for years. As long as we play by the “rules” income donated to us is exempt from Federal taxes. Most Churches have no problem playing by the “rules.” This may change very soon.

Churches Should Preach and Teach the Good News

Church agenda should be focused on getting people from a life of sin to a life in Christ. This will necessitate that we love those that may be unlovable. Because we demonstrate the love of God does not mean that we are to turn a blind eye to sin. This is what may create a problem.

A mandate of the Church is to teach people. Sometimes that may make some uncomfortable. A child may be uncomfortable making his bed or learning to do chores, but it is a necessary part of the maturing process. The Apostle Paul declared, “When I was a child, I spoke and thought and reasoned as a child. But when I grew up, I put away childish things” (1 Corinthians 13:11 NLT). Just as a child must be stretched into maturity, so must a Christian.

The Impending Dilemma

Our current Congress wants to classify as hate speech any speech, actions, etc. (including sermons), which speak negatively about an unbiblical lifestyle. If they pass their law, no Church will be able to preach and teach their biblical convictions without fear of the Government’s intervention.

This intervention would mean that Churches would lose any Tax-Exempt status, requiring them to file necessary taxes on donations they receive. It would also reduce contributions to the Church. Regardless of how many tell you they give because they love Jesus, a large proportion of Christians give because they get a tax write-off.

What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

Unfortunately, many Pastors, Church Leaders, and members stick their “proverbial” head in the sand on issues such as this. They pretend that such a resolution would never become law, or they mistakenly think that their Church would never be affected. Either scenario will prove to be detrimental to the Pastor, Church Leaders, and affect those sitting in the pews.

This is why we do what we do. We crisscross the USA every year, sounding the alarm so Church Leaders and Pastors can do due diligence to prevent any negative action against them and their congregations.

What You Need to Do

Our team tirelessly travels as much as 200 days each year, equipping Churches with necessary information and materials to ensure they are up-to-date with the latest IRS regulations.

Regardless of how much we travel and teach, if you are not at the seminar you will be uninformed and unequipped to handle what may be headed your way. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU ACT NOW!!!

Call 800-344-0076 or visit us online at www.cmtc.org to register for the one-day Conference nearest you. This will be the best investment you can make for the future of you and your Church. Do not think you are immune. All of the prayers you can pray will not protect you when you are violating God’s Word. His Word declares, “To him that knows to do good and does it not, to him it is sin!!!” (James 4:17).

REGISTER NOW!!! You will be glad you did.

By Dr. Michael Chitwood

What You Will Learn at our Conferences

Our Church Management Conferences will arm you with the information you must have to shield your Church or Ministry from IRS intrusiveness; teach you how to get your Taxes to the lowest possible rate; and daily operate your Church or Ministry within IRS acceptable guidelines.

Our Conferences have been taught across the Nation for over 48 years. Because of the Penalties, Fines, and even Imprisonment that the IRS imposed on many Churches and Pastors, Dr. Chitwood felt led by the Holy Spirit to become a buffer between Churches, Ministers, and the IRS.

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His Wrong Choice Cost Him Dearly

9/13/2019

We sent him several notices and several e-mails hoping he would register and attend that upcoming Church Management and Tax Conference. He felt it was a waste of his time to sit a few hours in a hotel conference room and listen to the latest information on current tax laws and how they affect Churches and non-profits.

Five months after his decision to not attend, he received the notification that strikes fear in the heart of most, if not all, Americans. He was notified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that they were looking at the financials of him and his Church.

Delayed Action Proves Costly

This is when Pastor Thurman decided he needed our help. We agreed to accept him and his Church as clients, hoping we could fix whatever problems the IRS were targeting. Unfortunately, by the time he contacted us, the IRS had placed many of the records out of our reach.

Although we were able to file amendments for some years and lower some taxes assessed to him, we were not able to correct the years frozen by the IRS, nor did the IRS allow us to fix the Church records. Their investigation had begun.

The Huge Penalties Were Avoidable

Once the IRS was finished, the Pastor and the Board were facing possible criminal action, in addition to hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines to the Church and the Pastor.

This Pastor’s naiveté and lack of desire to attend the Church Management and Tax Conference proved much more costly than he ever dreamed. Had he attended the Conference he would have invested about $100 and about six hours of his time. He would have discovered that those areas of concern to the IRS could have been fixed, without penalty, and could have saved him, his Board, and his Church the emotional, financial, and individual pain they all now encountered.

No Free Rides

Life is designed so that everyone pays. The questions are, “When?” and “How much?” God set this principle in the Garden of Eden. Adam and Eve could pay up front by avoiding the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, or they could pay after the fact with the huge price of their expulsion from the Garden and the fall of mankind.

Those of you reading this blog will pay with a few hours of your time to learn how to correct the errors in your Church financial records or you will most likely pay later with possible IRS intervention in your business.

Everyone pays. You choose the “When” and “How much!” Choose wisely!!!

Register Now!!!

There is a Church Management and Tax Conference that is scheduled near you. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE; DO NOT WAIT FOR ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY; Register NOW. To register, call 800-344-0076 or visit us online at www.cmtc.org. Your attendance will be a very small investment for you and the future of your Church or Ministry.

We look forward to meeting you.