Court Ruling Could Change Payroll Tax Requirements for Religious Institutions
As religious congregations attend worship services, the unique payroll tax and HR requirements for clergy and staff may be the furthest thing from their minds. However, away from the pulpit, church leaders wrestle with issues such as whether clergy are self-employed or part of the payroll, how to accurately calculate estimated quarterly taxes and even if the definition of “clergy” is met as it relates to tax reporting.