Nonprofit law for religious organizations : essential questions & answers

by Bruce R. Hopkins

Other authorsDavid O. Middlebrook (Author)
Paperback, 2008

Publication

Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, c2008.

Call number

Admin / Board

Barcode

BK-00005

ISBN

9780470114407

Library's rating

CSS Library Notes

Contents: Nonprofit organizations : generally --
Governance : principles and documents --
Religious nonprofit organizations and churches : generally --
Administration of a congregational church --
The board of directors --
Conflicts of interest --
Expenditure of the religious nonprofit organization's funds --
Acquiring tax-exempt status --
The IRS annual information return --
Clergy, ministers, and pastors --
Employee rights --
General operations --
Charitable giving rules --
Combination of entities --
Liability of religious organizations --
Insurance coverage considerations --
Real property and the religious nonprofit --
Competition and commerciality --
Intellectual property --
Lobbying and political activities --
Employee compensation --
Intermediate sanctions --
Unrelated business activities --
IRS audits of a religious nonprofit organizations --
Protection of religious liberties --
Guidance on partnering with the federal government.

FY2013

Library's review

We started with NOLO's How to Form a Nonprofit Organization, and later read this. Found it to be a very helpful addition. Clear, comprehensive, precise, and accessible. -- Jennifer, CSS Library, Treasurer.

Physical description

xxxiiii, 350 p.; 28 cm

Description

Nonprofit Law for Religious Organizations: Essential Questions & Answers is a hands-on guide to the most pertinent and critical legal issues facing those who lead and manage religious tax-exempt organizations with an emphasis on tax, employment, property and constitutional law. This timely book is a response to the need for guidance, direction, and clarification of legal and tax laws affecting churches and other religious organizations.

Language

Original language

English

Rating

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