Paycheck Protection Program
The third legislation, the CARES Act includes a program that provides resources for small businesses and non-profit organizations to keep their employees on their payroll. The funding is in the
Payroll
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
The first legislation to address the current pandemic dealt with preparedness and federal agencies. The second bill, the Families First Conoravirus Response Act, requires all employers to offer up to
IRS Mileage Rate for 2020
The 2020 rate for employee use of a personal vehicle is 57.5 cents per mile. Each year, the IRS releases mileage reimbursement rates for the coming year. This is the rate
UCC Pension Boards adds new HSA Plan
The Pension Boards of the United Church of Christ has just added an HSA-approved Plan to its Health Plan options. This is a High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) that qualifies
What Policies and Procedures Should a Congregation Develop?
Every congregation has financial policies and procedures, both written and unwritten. Policies clarify expectations and increase compliance among volunteers and staff. Procedures provide reminders and assist in training. How can
Massachusetts Paid Family & Medical Leave – current status
As of October 1, Massachusetts’ new Paid Family & Medical Leave has begun. Religious employers (including churches, synagogues, mosques, temples) are excluded from the law, but may choose to opt
Massachusetts Paid Family & Medical Leave update
I had a conversation this morning with Bill Alpine, Director of the Department of Paid Family & Medical Leave for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The DFML is developing the specific
New Massachusetts Paid Family & Medical Leave
BREAKING NEWS: As of June 24, religious institutions are no longer automatically included in this program. More information about how to participate in this potentially valuable benefit will be posted
New Massachusetts Health Insurance Reporting Requirement — due by November 30
Health Insurance reform has changed from year to year, at both the federal and state levels. Effective November 2018, any Massachusetts employer with six or more employees is required to
New IRS W-4 calculator for 2018
The IRS has developed a very helpful tool for determining the number of allowances employees should report on IRS Form W-4 for each of their jobs. ALL EMPLOYEES SHOULD USE