Senators re-introduced a bipartisan ECFA-supported bill allowing pastors who previously opted out of the Social Security system a time-limited opportunity to opt back in.

ECFA recently submitted a legal brief to the U.S. Supreme Court explaining the constitutional dangers of government officials attempting to determine when a ministry’s activities are “sufficiently religious.”

As tax-filing season begins—and a “Super Bowl” for tax legislation appears imminent on Capitol Hill—legislators are reintroducing the bipartisan Charitable Act to restore a charitable deduction for non-itemizing taxpayers.

ECFA rolled out resources in 2024 for those evaluating their fundraising strategies, and we continue to advocate for charitable giving in this year’s tax law “Super Bowl” in Congress.

As the “Super Bowl of Tax” approaches, a bipartisan pair of legislators re-introduced an ECFA-supported bill that would allow pastors who previously opted out of the Social Security system a time-limited opportunity to opt back in.

The IRS recently warned taxpayers to beware of fraudulent and abusive “Charitable LLC” tax schemes.

The IRS recently reminded eligible senior citizens of 2024’s increased qualified charitable distribution limit for IRAs.

A federal district court struck down the Biden administration’s 2024 update to overtime pay rules.

Hundreds of nonprofit organizations, including ECFA, are urging Members of Congress to permanently restore a charitable deduction for non-itemizing taxpayers. This is your opportunity to join them!

The Generosity Commission highlighted declines in giving and volunteering in a recent study. Among its suggestions for changing trajectories are a nonitemizer charitable tax deduction and further exploration of the role of faith in this space.