2025 IRS Compensation Reporting for Ministries
Join us for an essential webinar designed for churches and ministries:
2025 IRS Compensation Reporting for Ministries
Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Time: 1pm to 2pm
Presenter: Rick Battershell, CPA
This session will help churches and ministries stay compliant with the latest IRS compensation reporting requirements. Learn how to properly classify workers, complete W-2 and 1099-NEC forms, navigate new 2025 reporting rules, and avoid common errors and penalties—while gaining practical guidance tailored specifically for churches and ministries.
What You’ll Learn:
- Key updates for 2025 IRS reporting requirements
- Employee vs. independent contractor classification (W-2 vs. 1099-NEC)
- Completing Form W-2 accurately, including:
- What to include and exclude in Box 1 wages
- Fringe benefits, love gifts, allowances, etc.
- Reporting codes (Box 12) and retirement plan indicators
- How reporting for clergy differs from lay employees
- Filing deadlines and electronic filing requirements
- Common errors and penalties to avoid
- Nonemployee compensation reporting on Form 1099-NEC
- Backup withholding rules and compliance tips
- Resources and best practices for ministries
- Brief update on Washington State’s New 2025 Law: Sales Tax Reporting for a visiting pastor contracted to deliver a sermon
Click here to register for this free one-hour webinar. If you want to watch it but cannot attend the live event, please register, and we will send you a link to the recorded webinar afterward for you to view at your convenience.
CPE Credit Available:
Participants attending the live session can request CPE credit by emailing info@BNB.cpa within one week and completing the course evaluation.
Webinar CPE Info:
Prerequisites and Preparation: None
Designed For: Church treasurers, finance staff, administrators, and anyone responsible for payroll and tax reporting
CPE Credit: 1 hour, Technical
Format: Live webinar presentation