For churches, ministries & faith-based organizations
Tax and audit services for churches.
Compliance, transparency, and financial health for ministries, congregations, and religious organizations of all sizes.
Specialized tax and audit services for churches
At Dimov Tax, we provide specialized tax and audit services for churches and faith-based organizations. We understand that churches face unique financial responsibilities, from managing tithes and donations to maintaining tax-exempt status, and we are here to ensure your ministry remains compliant, transparent, and financially healthy.
Tax services
Comprehensive tax services for churches
Our CPA team offers dedicated churches tax service designed to meet the needs of ministries, congregations, and religious organizations of all sizes. With our expertise, you have a trusted church tax accountant who understands the specific financial and legal requirements of religious organizations.
IRS compliance for 501(c)(3) religious organizations
Filing and reporting that keeps you aligned with IRS rules for tax-exempt religious organizations. See the IRS Form 990 guidance for the annual return most exempt organizations file.
Maintaining tax-exempt status
Filing and reporting that protects your church's tax-exempt status year over year.
Taxable activities and UBI
Guidance on taxable activities and unrelated business income (UBI) that can affect an otherwise-exempt organization.
Tax guide for churches
Access to a full tax guide for churches and religious organizations, tailored to how ministries actually operate.
Payroll for clergy and staff
Payroll processing for clergy and staff in line with IRS rules, including housing allowance and self-employment tax treatment.
Audit services
Audit services for churches
Whether required by a governing board, a grant provider, or a regulatory agency, a church tax audit or audit for churches can be a complex process. Our church audit services help ensure your financial statements are accurate, transparent, and compliant. By working with Dimov Tax, your church will be prepared for any audit, with detailed records and clear financial reporting.
Compliance auditing
Auditing churches for compliance with financial and tax regulations.
Internal control reviews
Internal control reviews to safeguard donations and church assets from error and fraud.
Audit of church financial statements
Audit of church financial statements for annual reporting or grant applications.
Designated fund verification
Verification of designated fund usage in line with donor intent and governing agreements.
Accounting services
Church tax accounting services
Managing the finances of a church requires careful oversight of contributions, operational expenses, and special project funds. We ensure your accounting processes are structured to provide transparency for your congregation and leadership.
Monthly bookkeeping and reconciliations
Monthly bookkeeping and account reconciliations that keep the ledger clean and audit-ready.
Annual financial statements
Preparation of annual financial statements for the board, the congregation, and any grantors or lenders.
Donor contribution tracking
Donor contribution tracking and acknowledgment letters that meet IRS substantiation requirements.
Payroll for clergy and staff
Payroll processing for clergy and staff, including the housing-allowance and self-employment-tax treatment specific to ministers.
Budget planning
Budget planning for ministry growth, outreach programs, and building projects.
Why us
Why churches choose Dimov Tax
Faith-based organization expertise
We understand the unique tax rules and reporting requirements for churches and religious organizations.
Full-service financial partner
From tax filings to audits, we provide complete compliance and accounting support under one roof.
Commitment to stewardship
We help you manage resources wisely so your team can focus on your mission.
Related reading
Church audit guides on our blog
More context on the questions boards, treasurers, and pastors ask most often before an engagement.
What Is a Church Audit?
A plain-English overview of what a church audit is, what it covers, and why it matters for financial integrity.
Do Churches Need to Be Audited?
When an audit is legally required, when bylaws or lenders trigger one, and when to do it voluntarily.
How Much Does a Church Audit Cost?
Cost ranges by church size, what drives the fee, and lower-cost alternatives like reviews and agreed-upon procedures.
How Often Should a Church Have an Audit?
How frequency scales with size, financial complexity, and the church's operational structure.
What Does Auditor Mean in Church?
The role an independent auditor plays and how it differs from an internal review committee.
How Far Back Can the IRS Audit a 501(c)(3)?
The IRS lookback window for tax-exempt organizations and the exceptions that extend it.
What Does LLC Stand for in the Church?
Why most churches are structured as nonprofit corporations rather than LLCs, and when an LLC still makes sense.
Partner with experts in church tax & audit services
Whether you need church audit services, support during a church tax audit, or ongoing church tax accounting services.
Dimov Tax offers the experience and care your organization deserves. Contact us today to learn more.
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