Understanding Pastoral Taxes & Church Finances
A Free Educational Workshop for Pastors and Church Leaders presented by Tom Hammar and Molly Shattuck
Running a church comes with unique financial responsibilities and tax considerations. Join us for a practical and informative session designed to help pastors, church staff, bookkeepers, treasurers, and board members better understand the financial issues facing churches today.
Topics Include:
- Unique tax rules for pastors
- Housing allowance updates and considerations
- Payroll and compensation issues
- Church financial best practices
- Common compliance pitfalls
- Questions and answers with experienced church tax professional
This educational event is provided as a community service and offers practical guidance and resources for church leaders. There is no cost to attend.
Event Details
Thursday, October 29
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Edgewood Baptist Church
2704 38th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201
Please RSVP by Friday, October 22 to reserve your seat.
Questions? Call us at 563-900-5900 or email support@centennialtax.com
Presenters:
Tom Hammar, CPA
Senior Tax Manager
Tom earned a Bachelor of Arts, with a concentration in Accounting and Economics from Augustana College. He went on to get an MBA from St. Ambrose University. He is a CPA licensed in Iowa and Illinois and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Illinois Society of CPAs.
Tom has spent his career working with small businesses, non-profits and churches assisting them in the areas of financially organizing themselves, keeping them tax compliant, and helping them to better succeed financially.
Molly Shattuck, CPA
Director
Molly has been working in the accounting industry along her father, Tom Hammar, for over 10 years. Accounting is a second career for Molly; she initially graduated from Bradley University and Rush University with degrees in Clinical Nutrition.
She now specializes in helping small businesses, churches, and non-profits in financial compliance and organization.