Important ERC Update From The IRS
Well, nothing is ever for certain when it comes to the IRS. On November 2, 2023, the IRS Director for ERC, John J. McInelly, held… Read More »Important ERC Update From The IRS
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The IRS paused ERC submissions – What does it mean to my church? What do I do NOW?
What happened? The IRS has received so many Employee Retention Credit (ERC) applications from scammers that they have been overrun with fraudulent submissions. To combat… Read More »The IRS paused ERC submissions – What does it mean to my church? What do I do NOW?
What Is ERC and Why Should You Care About It Now?
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a refundable tax credit for businesses that continued to pay employees while sustaining a full or partial suspension of… Read More »What Is ERC and Why Should You Care About It Now?
Villanova’s Center for Church Management investigated the impact of COVID-19 on Catholic giving levels
ACS Technologies partnered with the Center for Church Management at Villanova’s School of Business and found some interesting trends in giving levels pre-, during and… Read More »Villanova’s Center for Church Management investigated the impact of COVID-19 on Catholic giving levels
What Are The Rules for Catholic Lent
Have you ever been on a diet and focused so much on what you could not eat that you completely lost interest in what you… Read More »What Are The Rules for Catholic Lent
Inflation’s Impact on Collections
New Villanova and ACS Technologies study finds giving levels rebounding but inflation taking a big bite. A new study released by Villanova’s Center for Church… Read More »Inflation’s Impact on Collections
Our Dilemma of Shrinking Generosity
About a year ago, I was talking with a respected colleague at a conference. We were at a stewardship conference, remarking that we were not… Read More »Our Dilemma of Shrinking Generosity
Study of giving levels offers some rays of hope for churches
Villanova’s Center for Church Management investigated the impact of COVID-19 on Catholic giving levels Using an anonymous, random sampling of giving data captured via ACS… Read More »Study of giving levels offers some rays of hope for churches
Black History: The US Catholic Church Prayerful Response
February is black history month thanks to the efforts of Carter G. Woodson, who formed the first organization to promote the scientific study of black… Read More »Black History: The US Catholic Church Prayerful Response
Lenten Penance Explained – What is Lenten Penance?
The season of Lent will soon be upon us. When we prepare for Easter by setting aside time to reflect on Jesus Christ. To consider… Read More »Lenten Penance Explained – What is Lenten Penance?
Pope Francis: Break the Chains of Mediocrity
Pope Francis used the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul to warn us about complacency. After decades of Christendom, we tend to rely on the… Read More »Pope Francis: Break the Chains of Mediocrity
Share Events in Parish Life Using PDS Facility Scheduler
Whether it’s a gathering with treats after Sunday Mass or a Bible Study on Monday evenings, events bring your parishioners and visitors together for fellowship.… Read More »Share Events in Parish Life Using PDS Facility Scheduler