Understanding Church Intellectual Property
One common aspect of church life is the creation of new works. Ministers write sermons to deliver at worship services. Choral and worship directors and…
Qualifying for Church Status Under Tax Law
The First Amendment to the US Constitution guarantees religious freedom to churches. From colonial times and since the creation of the very first tax code,…
Managing Unrelated Business Income for Churches
When a church receives a financial benefit in the form of business income, a number of perhaps unexpected challenges can crop up—particularly with regard to…
Federal Court: Women’s Homeless Shelter is not a Public Accommodation
Late last week, the federal court in Alaska granted a homeless shelter’s request to stop the City of Anchorage from designating is as a public…
Greed Doesn’t Pay: Excessive Interest Charged by Lender May Result in No Interest
Pigs get fat and hogs get slaughtered. That is why hard-money lenders should avoid seeking hyper aggressive interest rates. Although conventional mortgage interest rates remain…