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Pastor Appreciation Gifts: Consider the Tax Impact

Pastor Appreciation Gifts: Consider the Tax Impact

Churches often seek meaningful ways to show appreciation for their pastor(s), especially during Pastor Appreciation Sunday. If your church plans to provide a monetary gift, understanding the tax impact and considering a "gross-up" can help ensure the gift remains a true blessing, rather than an extra tax bill in disguise. 

Pastor Appreciation Gifts

Pastor Appreciation Gifts

Churches seeking to truly bless their pastor(s) should remember that checks and gift cards given on Pastor Appreciation Sunday are taxable income to the recipient.  To truly bless its pastor, the church can (and should) “gross-up” the payment for taxes two ways.