by Sandy
(TN)
A church I attended (and was on staff) would accept, biweekly, a "tithe check" that was designated for "Payroll."
One would think it would be divided among the staff. However, the Pastor alone receives a check for the entire amount that same week.
The contributor is the pastor's daughter. I don't understand how this could be legal.
She receives contribution statements at the end of the year with these amounts on them.
Whether he includes the amounts as income, I don't know, because his accountant that does his taxes issues his 1099....not the church.
I welcome all comments, please.
2Comments
This is why people don't trust churches
AAnonymous
This is not considered a charitable contribution. And who is allowing this to happen? Why send a contribution statement if they know the money is going to just the pastor?
Reply to Payroll
AAnonymous
First and foremost a pastor should not be getting a 1099. He/she should be issued a W-2 even though no social security or medicare tax is withheld.
If the church were audited by an outside source or IRS this would be a red flag. It could clearly be traced that the daughter is giving her father money and she wants a tax deduction for it. I would kindly tell the administrator or bookkeeper to read the publication on donations.
If the church were audited by an outside source or IRS this would be a red flag. It could clearly be traced that the daughter is giving her father money and she wants a tax deduction for it. I would kindly tell the administrator or bookkeeper to read the publication on donations.