Local Church Finance & Clergy Tax Information

1.  Business Expenses and Reimbursement Accountable Reimbursement Policies

Accountable Reimbursement Policies Q&A's (PDF 3MB)

Accountable Reimbursement Policy - Short Form (PDF 259.3 KB)

Accountable Reimbursement Policy - Long Form (PDF 805.3 KB)

Sample - Expense Voucher (PDF 262.1 KB)

2.  Guidance for Incorporating the Local Church

Click here for more information  (PDF)  A link to GCFA's legal manual for information on the incorporation of the local church 

3.  Accessibility Audit Form

Accessibility Audit Form (pdf)

4. Church Audit Guide

Church Audit Guide(pdf)

5.  Clergy Tax Packet

Clergy Tax Packet (external GCFA Link)

6.  Medical Flexible Spending Account Form

Medical Flexible Spending Account Form (Word doc)

7.  Group Ruling Request Form

Group Ruling Request Form (pdf)

8.  Local Church Internal Controls

Local Church Internal Controls Suggested Format PDF and Powerpoint (Zipped)

9.  Record Retention Policy

Record Retention Policy (pdf)

10. Clergy Benefits Explanation

Clergy Benefits Explanation PDF and Powerpint (Zipped)