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Payroll Taxes for Churches and Ministries
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Here is What You'll Learn
Join us as we discuss how the IRS views paid church employees for income tax purposes, as well as whether Social Security and/or Medicare withholdings are appropriate for both ministerial and non-ministerial positions. And more!
Here are some of the topics Battershell & Nichols' own Pete Blum will be presenting on:
- Unique church and ministry tax considerations for employers and employees
- Federal taxes:
- Form 941
- FICA (Social Security and Medicare taxes)
- Minister’s coverage under Social Security and Medicare
- Self employment tax (SECA)
- Form 4361
- WA State:
- Labor and Industries -
- How it is calculated
- What is exempt
- How/when it is reported
- Paid Family Medical Leave -
- What wages are subject
- Housing allowance included as wages
- How it is taxed and When it is reported
- Miscellaneous:
- Filing a claim by an employee
- Employer's responsibilities
- Supplemental benefits
- WA Cares Fund:
- Who pays it
- What wages are subject
- Housing allowance included as wages
- How it is taxed
- When it is reported
- Miscellaneous:
- Benefits become available July 1, 2026
- Who pays the tax when you work in WA state
Note: CPE credit is available for those who attend the live webinar.
Webinar CPE info:
- Prerequisites and preparation: None
- CPE credit available: 1 hour, technical
- Format: Live webinar presentation
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The webinar is free. If you want to watch this webinar but are unable to attend the live event, pleased register and we will send you a link of the recording afterwards for you to view at your convenience.
About Rick Battershell
Rick Battershell has a Master’s Degree in Taxation and has specialized in the accounting and taxation of churches, nonprofit organizations, and ministers for over 30 years. He is a regular speaker for the Northwest chapter of the Church Network (formerly National Association of Church Business Administration).
Comments from those attending previous seminars by Rick:
"I became aware of things that I didn’t know I needed to be aware of."
"Great practical information and lots of it in a short amount of time."
“I learned many things and even had a few things I do confirmed."