Download or read book Church Compensation written by Elaine L. Sommerville and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The expert guidance you need to manage the complexities of church staff payroll and benefits.Elaine Sommerville guides you through every aspect of church employment compensation arrangements in easy-to-understand language so you're in compliance with government guidelines while appropriately compensating ministry staff. This reference is more than theory-it includes practical implications for the unique aspects of the church setting derived from more than 30 years of Elaine's hands-on experience in working with churches and ministries in this vital area. Learn how to:- Create policies governing compensation;- Determine FLSA worker classification;- Develop a tax compliant payroll system;- Evaluate and determine benefit plans;- Set-up and compare Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) plans;- Establish a ministerial housing allowance;- Interpret and apply rules for payroll deposits, reporting, and withholding;- Address special minister compensation issues including love gifts, sabbaticals, and expense reimbursement plans;- Comply with government regulations; and- Manage the tax and legal nuances related to church workers.