The IRS can impose severe penalties on churches for failing to classify and pay a worker with a 1099...which the IRS considers an employee.


While you can focus on the community and growing your business, we will help with accounting functions. We'll make it easy for you to keep your financial records accurate and current.

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Atlanta Church Bookkeeping LLC is the most trusted provider of church payroll since almost 40 years. BBB gives us an A+ rating, and we have a remarkable 4.9 customer service rating.

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It is inevitable that church bookkeeping errors will occur. But, there are steps you can take to stop them.

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Our experienced not-for-profit tax advisers have many years of experience working with churches, synagogues, church schools and other faith-based organizations to help minimized their taxes and protect their tax exempt status.

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Bookkeeping Services for Churches


Your church will be able manage the accounting tasks that are associated with programs such as preschools and fundraising. This will ensure these programs and your ministry are a success.

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Problem is, neither the pastor nor the volunteer might know how to create and maintain an accounting system. This can lead to ineffective bookkeeping systems for churches. You may not realize it until you have financial records that are difficult to understand or make financial decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Diocesan Canons state that treasurers and other officers of a church parish, mission or other institution be “bonded” according to Episcopal Church Canons. Episcopal Church Canons require that treasurers be “adequately bonded.”

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Financial Records are traditionally kept for seven years. This relates to the laws of tax audits and the number of years back the IRS is allowed to look when determining an organization's tax liability.

The IRS may begin a church tax inquiry only if an appropriate high-level Treasury official reasonably believes, based on a written statement of the facts and circumstances, that the organization: (a) may not qualify for the exemption; or (b) may not be paying tax on unrelated business or other taxable activity.