Richard R. Hammar
Richard R. Hammar is an attorney, CPA, and author specializing in legal and tax issues for churches and clergy. He is a graduate of Harvard Law School and attended Harvard Divinity School. More about Richard Hammar.
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2024 Church & Clergy Tax Guide (Book)
Richard R. Hammar
$69.95Order your copy of the 35th Annual Church & Clergy Tax Guide! Known as the most comprehensive, accurate yet easy-to-understand tax guide available for church leaders you will find yourself regularly referencing key topics, charts, sample...$69.95 -
2024 Church & Clergy Tax Guide (PDF)
Richard R. Hammar
$59.95Order your copy of the 35th Annual Church & Clergy Tax Guide! Known as the most comprehensive, accurate yet easy-to-understand tax guide available for church leaders you will find yourself regularly referencing key topics, charts, sample...$59.95 -
Children's Safety Bundle
Church Law & Tax
Now: $39.95Was: $54.85The Children's Safety Bundle is a collection of 3 insightful resources, designed to provide actionable recommendations for establishing and safeguarding your church’s child ministry. From practical tips for checking children in and out...Now: $39.95Was: $54.85 -
Pastor, Church & Law, Fifth Edition
Richard R. Hammar
Now: $89.95Was: $149.95Have you ever done an internet search on church liability, federal reporting requirements, incorporation, employment laws, negligence, counseling, the legal authority of pastors, or any other legal concern your church is facing only to come up with too...Now: $89.95Was: $149.95 -
Church Governance: What Leaders Must Know to Conduct Legally Sound Church Business
Richard R. Hammar
$19.95Let's be honest: Things like board structure, bylaws, elections, membership requirements, minutes, and business meetings will likely never land on your list of “most exciting topics.” Yet as a church leader it’s critical that you have...$19.95 -
Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting Laws
Richard R. Hammar
$14.95Did you know pastors and other church staff may be required by law to report child abuse and that laws on this vary state by state? This resource will guide you through finding how each state defines child abuse, who is required to report abuse,...$14.95 -
CARES Act and CAA Table: A Side-By-Side Look at COVID-19 Economic Relief
Richard R. Hammar
$4.99In 2020, the US Congress passed—and President Trump signed—two key stimulus deals designed to respond to the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. In this PDF download, attorney and senior editor Richard Hammar provides a side-by-side...$4.99 -
Understanding Church Insurance
Church Law & Tax
$19.95Though nearly every church has insurance coverage, many church leaders lack confidence in their understanding of their policies and the terminology associated with them. As you gain a better understanding of church insurance, as well as your church's...$19.95 -
Setting Wages and Benefits for Church Staff
Church Law & Tax
$17.95Whether it's one staff member or hundreds, churches usually must negotiate wages and benefits. With tight budgets, it is sometimes a struggle to set competitive pay rates and provide benefits to employees. Learn about key aspects of compensation planning...$17.95 -
Setting a Pastor's Pay
Richard R. Hammar
$17.95Churches face complex compensation questions every year, making compensation planning an important task for many reasons. Richard Hammar walks through several key legal and tax elements churches need to consider when planning a pastor's compensation.$17.95 -
Safety On the Road
Richard R. Hammar
Now: $11.95Was: $14.95Discover the best ways to transport people safely. Learn how to select safe drivers. Determine precautions you should take to safely transport children. You will also find out if your church should adopt a cell-phone usage policy when driving, and you'll...Now: $11.95Was: $14.95 -
Medical Emergency Preparation
Church Law & Tax
$17.95Is your church ready for a medical emergency? Discover the areas you may not be prepared for with this medical emergency checklist. Learn the importance of forming a response team to smoothly handle a health crisis in your church. Then use the included...$17.95 -
Internal Controls for Church Finances
Church Law & Tax
$14.95About 15 percent of all churches have been, are being, or will be victimized by an unscrupulous employee or member. Further, all denominations and churches, regardless of size, are susceptible and have suffered and/or will incur losses. Use this download...$14.95 -
Essential Guide to Youth Ministry Safety
Richard R. Hammar
Now: $24.95Was: $29.95This resource is designed to help youth ministers safely and appropriately conduct student ministry. From selecting and screening a team of worthy youth leaders to supervising games, special outings, and mission trips, there's much youth pastors can do...Now: $24.95Was: $29.95 -
Essential Guide to Liabilities and Duties for Church Boards
Richard R. Hammar
$19.95Today more and more church board members are being sued. As a church board member it is crucial for you to be aware of the ways you can expose yourself to personal legal liability. In this resource by Richard Hammar, you'll discover steps you can take to...$19.95 -
Essential Guide to Copyright Law for Churches
Richard R. Hammar
Now: $24.95Was: $49.95An easy-to-use reference for all the copyright issues churches encounter in the course of their weekly activities. From photocopying sheet music to posting Internet content, noted church attorney, Richard Hammar, explains how to avoid copyright...Now: $24.95Was: $49.95