Government Documents for Every Church

The Government Has Rules! Churches must: Have an approved, individual name Be incorporated to protect themselves Have an employee identification number Have federal tax exemption status Have state tax exemption status File a Statement of Information every 18 months

We Have Answers I have developed eight voice-over PowerPoints to assist you in filling out all the forms You will fill out the forms on each government website. Some forms will give you instant results Some forms must be mailed

Becoming a New Church Introduction to Becoming a New Church Series Click on the Sound Symbol

Selecting Your Church Name Click on this Symbol on the bottom right corner of your screen to Start

Articles of Incorporation of a Nonprofit Religious Corporation es/arts-re.pdf

Filing Your EIN Number dex.jsp

Federal Tax Exemption Group Exemption vs. Individual Church Exemption

How to File Your Statement of Information

State Tax Exemption

Resignation of Agent

Where do I go to get these Files? c htm c htm These files will download to your computer when you click on them Put them in presentation mode Click the website link to get you to the desired form Use Alt + Tab to move between the presentation and the website

Something Else that is VERY Important! Obamacare is Here! You must get ready! Here is the link:

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What Questions Do You Have for Me? Rod Wiltrout Church Finance Specialist (559) direct line (559) cell