{"id":619,"date":"2023-03-15T02:00:43","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T08:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/adminmatters\/?p=619"},"modified":"2023-03-14T10:02:40","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T16:02:40","slug":"index-of-the-march-2023-issue-of-administration-matters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/adminmatters\/index-of-the-march-2023-issue-of-administration-matters\/","title":{"rendered":"Index of the March 2023 Issue of Administration Matters"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Issue 86 of Administration Matters<\/h2>\n<h3>It\u2019s tax season: Updated tax guides are now available through Portico.<\/h3>\n<p>Portico Benefit Services provides ministers and congregations participating in the ELCA benefit program with no-cost access to annual tax guides. For ministers, <a href=\"https:\/\/auth.porticobenefits.org\/u\/login\/identifier?state=hKFo2SA1UzR2dmFDOG9vUEt3SlpYVUE3S2VxWUFCeWVGX3F2cqFur3VuaXZlcnNhbC1sb2dpbqN0aWTZIHhPTHNGbWV1U3lhNjNYUE1nTUVCaGFGVVZiSDhiMnpSo2NpZNkgSkszS3V0U2dZZUFIQ0IxUUVWVWhEQnFOS012QUsxQVY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clergy Tax Return Preparation Guide<\/a> by Richard R. Hammar gives special attention to tax-related topics most relevant to ministers. For congregations, <a href=\"https:\/\/auth.porticobenefits.org\/u\/login\/identifier?state=hKFo2SBpMUhaYUlIZFN0TVhaUGg3bV9JYzZmYW9oOGwtTngwb6Fur3VuaXZlcnNhbC1sb2dpbqN0aWTZIDZJWEJwbUhVYV81bWVjbFBFM0VleHl0U3BoSV9HMmdWo2NpZNkgY3VRajc4TUZVVUI1NVZIVHJsWEcwTFllRlNuSWkyWGU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Federal Reporting Requirements for Churches<\/a> by Richard R. Hammar helps congregations understand their federal tax-reporting requirements.<\/p>\n<h3>Rostered Ministers Gathering \u2013 early registration ends March 31.<\/h3>\n<p>Let this gathering be an opportunity for you to remember, reclaim, rekindle and revive yourself. Gather with colleagues from across the church for fellowship, renewal, continuing education, worship, Bible study and refreshment for your spirit. The <a href=\"https:\/\/elca.org\/Rostered-Ministers-Gathering\/Registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">registration<\/a> fee includes access to the plenary sessions and workshops, as well as participation in Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton&#8217;s opening reception and the Wednesday evening banquet and lunch each day. &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/elca.org\/rmg?_ga=2.194787694.27394350.1678390819-1900638277.1667338939\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Enjoy the ELCA Federal Credit Union ministry card, designed with your congregation in mind.<\/h3>\n<p>Credit cards are a necessary part of today\u2019s world, but not all cards are the same. As a cost-effective alternative to standard corporate credit card programs, consider the ELCA Federal Credit Union\u2019s ministry card program, and participate in a financial cooperative that supports other ministries and members of this church. Benefits for your congregation include:<br \/>\n\u2022 Ability to issue cards to pastors, staff and volunteers, with no minimum requirement on the number of cards.<br \/>\n\u2022 No impact on or relationship to the user\u2019s personal credit or credit score.<br \/>\n\u2022 Low interest rate.<br \/>\n\u2022 No annual fee.<br \/>\n\u2022 Worldwide acceptance along with travel and insurance benefits.<\/p>\n<p>For additional information or to apply, contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elcafcu.org\/personal\/ministry-solutions?utm_source=ELCA&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=March+Admin+Matters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ELCA Federal Credit Union<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Keep your building safe from wayward vehicles.<\/h3>\n<p>As you develop or review your organization\u2019s risk control plan, you will likely consider many ways your property could be damaged or people injured \u2014 weather-related incidents; an armed intruder incident; vandalism, theft or arson; or child abuse. But a possible event that may never cross your mind is one that happens more often than you might think \u2014 a vehicle crashing into a building. &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.churchmutual.com\/keep-your-building-safe-from-wayward-vehicles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Unemployment Exemption for Churches<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Nonprofit organizations enjoy special privileges under unemployment laws. Notably, churches and other religious institutions are entirely exempt from unemployment coverage. For more information on the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA), review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/p1828.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IRS Publication 1828<\/a>, p. 22, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/p15a.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IRS Publication 15-A<\/a>, p. 9.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Issue 86 of Administration Matters It\u2019s tax season: Updated tax guides are now available through Portico. Portico Benefit Services provides ministers and congregations participating in the ELCA benefit program with no-cost access to annual tax guides. For ministers, Clergy Tax Return Preparation Guide by Richard R. 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