What We Do
Tax Resolution Services
We focus on finding and creating custom solutions for those struggling with the special tax challenges faced by clergy.
Ministers sit in a unique seat when it comes to their tax-reporting requirements, which many tax professionals are not aware of. We know the ins and outs of church and clergy tax law, which results in an expedited journey to tax relief for our clients.
Common Tax Resolution Services
Payroll Tax Problems
Clergy compensation involves complex dual-status tax rules—ministers are treated as employees for income tax purposes but self-employed under SECA for Social Security and Medicare. We resolve church payroll tax disputes, SECA back-tax liabilities, non-filed quarterly estimates, and clergy housing allowance compliance errors.
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Liens
Protect church assets and personal property. We negotiate IRS Federal Tax Lien withdrawals, subordinations, and releases tailored for ordained ministers.
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Audit Representation
An IRS audit is a formal examination of your tax returns, financial records, and church accounting to verify accuracy under tax law. Professional audit representation protects your rights, ensures proper compliance, and handles all communication with IRS examiners so you never have to face the IRS alone.
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Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is a legal proceeding that allows individuals or businesses to be free from their debts, while providing creditors with an opportunity for repayment at the same time.
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Penalty Abatement
Penalty abatement offers relief from severe fines imposed by the IRS for late filing or unpaid tax balances. While First-Time Abate (FTA) covers a single tax period, Reasonable Cause Penalty Abatement can eliminate penalties across multiple tax years if you experienced qualifying circumstances like illness, hardship, or relied on incorrect professional advice.
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Currently Not Collectible
Being placed on the status of not currently collectible implies that the IRS has decided to avoid efforts to collect taxes back. This occurs after proof is obtained by the IRS that the taxpayer could not pay the tax debt owed. However, being put on currently not collectible status does not erase any tax debt owed to the IRS, nor is it an effort to settle tax debt.
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Back Taxes Owed
Back taxes are taxes that were partially or completely unpaid in the year in which they were due. Taxpayers may have unpaid back taxes at the federal, state and/or local levels.
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Offer in Compromise
Settle tax debts for significantly less than the total balance owed. We leverage clergy-specific allowable living expenses and housing allowances to maximize IRS settlement approval.
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Wage Garnishment
Stop immediate IRS levies on pastor salaries and bank accounts. We establish immediate relief through Currently Not Collectible status or manageable installment agreements.
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At Clergy Tax Resolution, we strive to listen effectively, to seek the deeper stories and desires that lie in clients’ hearts. We walk with you as a guide to give wise counsel.
Clergy Tax Resolution
“Peace of mind comes from the confidence that all money is God’s money, and that God alone is the true provider and protector.”
Kingdom Advisors
“Biblical principles are always right, always relevant, and will never change.”
Ron Blue
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