Remove the stress of payroll and navigate clergy and staff compensation with confidence. We keep churches, ministries, and nonprofits compliant while maximizing the benefits available to your team.
Church payroll isn't like regular payroll. We specialize in the compliance areas that matter most to ministries.
Proper setup, documentation, and processing to maximize tax benefits legally for pastors and ordained ministers across the country.
Navigating the complex dual-tax status of ordained ministers, a critical compliance area unique to church and ministry payroll.
Ensuring your staff, contractors, and guest speakers are classified and reported accurately, whether you're a church, nonprofit, or parachurch organization.
Managing payroll tax obligations, exemptions, and reporting requirements specific to tax-exempt organizations nationwide.
Every payroll package covers the essentials your church or nonprofit needs to stay compliant and pay your team accurately.
Regular payroll runs with direct deposit for all employees, on your schedule.
Clergy housing allowance configuration, board resolution assistance, and annual reminders.
Federal tax filings prepared and submitted on time, every quarter. No reminders needed.
All year-end forms generated, distributed, and filed accurately for employees and contractors.
Proper handling of the dual-tax status unique to ordained ministers and clergy compensation.
Payroll processing for remote and multi-state ministry staff across all 50 states.
Their professionalism, availability and concern for the local church is unmatched.
David Keefe
Executive Pastor, Christ Church Cedar Park
When you partner with ChurchBiz, here's what you can count on.
Financial statements delivered by the 7th business day of each month, every month.
Your dedicated Client Service Representative responds within 24 business hours, every time.
You're assigned a dedicated Client Service Representative trained and supported by our team of CPAs.
We securely store all your financials and data, so your ministry never loses a step, regardless of staff changes.
We configure your payroll system so that the designated housing allowance is exempt from federal income tax withholding, while ensuring it is tracked correctly for the pastor's SECA tax obligations. This is one of the most valuable tax benefits available to churches and ministries, and we make sure it's done right. We also send annual reminders to help your leadership stay ahead of IRS deadlines, and we assist in creating and storing the board motion (governing body resolution) required to designate the housing allowance, keeping your church fully documented and audit-ready.
Absolutely. We take care of all federal, state, and local tax filings for your church or nonprofit, including quarterly 941s, and we generate and distribute all necessary W-2s and 1099s at year-end, keeping your organization audit-ready.
Absolutely. We serve the full spectrum of mission-driven organizations across the United States, from local churches and multi-site ministries to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and parachurch organizations. Whether or not you have ordained staff, we ensure your payroll is accurate, compliant, and hassle-free.
Yes. Our bookkeeping & payroll service starts at $300/month and includes everything in the payroll package plus full bookkeeping: monthly reconciliations, giving tracking, budget reports, expense management, QuickBooks maintenance, and client portal access. Most of our clients choose this combined service for complete financial coverage.
Payroll Service
$100/mo
Starting price. Custom quote based on your ministry's needs.
Trusted by churches, ministries, and nonprofits nationwide. Get expert compliance, accurate filings, and peace of mind without breaking the budget.
Get Started TodayNo commitment required. We'll walk you through everything on a discovery call first.
Whether you're a church plant with your first hire or an established ministry with multi-state staff, we'd love to hear from you. Our team will respond within 1-2 business days.
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