Support Articles

Guidance for Church Finance, HR, and Leadership Teams

  • Car dashboard with phone showing GPS directions during night time drive.

    2026 Mileage Reimbursement Rate

    Rev. Thomas G. James • July 31, 2026
    The standard mileage reimbursement rate has increased as of July 1, 2026. Make sure you know what this means for you and your church.
  • New Hire Laws in Virginia

    Rev. Thomas G. James • July 28, 2026
    A Virginia law requires employers to post wage info on all new hire publications. Employers may not request wage history.
  • Row homes with a setting sun lighting up the front facades.

    Clergy Housing Allowance

    Rev. Thomas G. James • February 27, 2026
    Clergy are allowed to claim a portion of their total compensation as non-taxed income called a housing allowance.
  • A W4 Form on a Wooden Table.

    Social Security and Medicare for Clergy

    Rev. Thomas G. James • January 30, 2026
    One of the more challenging topics for clergy payroll is federal tax withholdings, especially Social Security and Medicare.
  • A clergy person stands in front of a congregation.

    Clergy Compensation

    Rev. Thomas G. James • January 5, 2026
    Clergy payroll can be complicated. We offer a number of support articles to help you stay on top of your clergy compensation.

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