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Why That "Gift" to Your Pastor Requires Caution

Churches often bless their ministers with gifts—here are the tax- and compensation-related issues to note.

Matthew J. Branaugh

Q: We are giving our pastor and wife of 40 years a cruise. Is this gift taxable to them?

It’s great your church wants to do this. But caution is needed—at least two significant issues are triggered when churches give gifts to ministers.

A gift poses potential income tax consequences for ...

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