Reporting Missionary Wages to the IRS

Understanding how to report missionary wages can be complex, and costly if done wrong. From foreign earned income exclusions to accountable reimbursement plans, churches, missionaries, and their families face unique tax implications that require clarity, precision, and proactive planning.

Join us for our upcoming webinar, Reporting Missionary Wages to the IRS, where Rick Battershell, CPA will walk through common pitfalls, IRS requirements, and practical steps to keep your ministry compliant with the IRS. Whether you’re a church leader, missions director, or serving overseas yourself, this session will equip you with the knowledge you need to file tax forms or returns with confidence and avoid costly mistakes.

This free one-hour webinar takes place Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, at 1 pm. Topics include:

• How short-term missions are treated differently for tax purposes when the assignment exceeds one year
• Special tax deductions available to missionaries.
• Types of reimbursed expenses that may be considered “taxable compensation”

We will also answer several common questions, such as:

• Are travel reimbursements to short-term mission trip volunteers reportable on Form 1099-MISC?
• Are the travel expenses for a spouse or dependents considered taxable?
• Are missionaries required to file an income tax return or pay estimated tax payments?

Note: CPE Credit is available for those who attend the live webinar.

Webinar CPE info:

• Prerequisites and Preparation: None
• Designed for: Churches, missionaries, their families
• CPE credit: 1 hour, Technical
• Format: Live webinar presentation

We look forward to seeing you there!