2026 Financial Guidance for Ministry and Nonprofit Leaders
Each year brings revised contribution limits and changing tax laws. While keeping up with the ever-changing landscape can feel tiring, it is important to know how these annual updates impact churches and ministry staff. To make things easier for you, we provide ECFA’s Tax Guide for Churches and Nonprofits as well as a Tax Guide for Ministers at no cost.
We encourage you to download and engage with these valuable, free resources.
The Minister’s Tax and Financial Guide is written in clear, accessible language for non-accountants and offers in-depth guidance on topics such as:
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Taxes for Ministers
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Compensation Planning
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Pay Packages
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Housing Exclusion
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Business Expenses
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Retirement and Social Security
The Church and Nonprofit Tax and Financials Guide includes in-depth guidance on:
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Financial Integrity Foundations
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Tax Exemption
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Compensating Employees
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Financial Management Reporting
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Charitable Gifts and Special Charitable Gift Issues
Whether your church is large or small, this guide will provide assistance for complying with federal laws and avoiding unnecessary tax payments.
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This article originally published January 13, 2026