Description: Year-end is a unique time because church leaders are working to complete major tasks for the current year, such as year-end giving, while positioning the church well for the next one, such as setting housing allowances for eligible ministers. In this episode, attorney Erika Cole discusses numerous end-of-the-year legal and tax compliance matters with attorney and CPA Richard R. Hammar. Erika and Rich review several deadline-related tasks, plus other critical must-do items that typically require attention before December 31. Learn what should be handled well to make certain no requirements are missed and no opportunities are lost. Show Notes: Articles on ChurchLawAndTax.com ·        Mastering Seventeen End-of-Year Tasks ·        Designating a Housing Allowance for 2022 ChurchLawAndTaxStore.com ·        2022 Church & Clergy Tax Guide by Richard R. Hammar ·        Charitable Contributions Tax Reminder 2021 IRS Resources ·        IRS Publication 1828 Tax Guide for Churches and Religious Organizations ·        IRS Publication 526 Charitable Contributions ·        IRS Publication 1771 Charitable Contributions--Substantiation and Disclosure Requirements Questions? We welcome them! Please email Erika Cole at [email protected] See all episodes of Church Law. The Church Law podcast is part of Christianity Today’s ChurchLawAndTax.com, a not-for-profit publishing ministry. Erika E. Cole, Esq., known as The Church Attorney®, is one of only a handful of attorneys in the nation who practices exclusively in the area of church law. She currently serves as a senior editorial advisor for Christianity Today’s ChurchLawAndTax.com. Headshot of Erika by Eagle Lens Media | Podcast Editing by Brian A. Brown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices