This page is a directory of articles addressing legal and tax challenges specific to churches. It lists resources about political activity limits, unrelated business income tax, and IRS audit procedures. The goal is to provide a clear index of related materials so users can browse by topic without duplicate explanations.
Church Donation Rules
A church or religious organization should provide a written acknowledgment of contribution or donation, otherwise the donor can’t claim a tax deduction.
Churches and Political Activities
Churches & religious organizations are absolutely prohibited from political activities such as participating or intervening in any political campaign.
Church or Ministry IRS Audits
Churches, ministries and other religious organizations can be audited by the IRS in certain circumstances and can lose their tax exemption status.
Churches: Unrelated Business Income
Churches and religious organizations are subject to unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) when they engage in unrelated income-producing activities.
