(Disciples of Christ) by supporting ministers, missionaries and lay employees of the Church and its related institutions. For over 100 years, first as the Board of Ministerial Relief and then as the administrator of the Pension Plan, it has sought to under gird the church and its ministry. Change and growth of the Pension Fund have continually broadened and deepened its ministry. Through both contractual and gift programs, the Pension Fund seeks to serve the total church and its ministry.
New Tax Break for Contributions to Haiti Earthquake Relief A new tax relief law passed recently allows a charitable deduction on 2009 tax returns for cash donations made between January 12 and February 28, 2010 to Haiti earthquake relief. For details, please visit IRS.gov at the following link: http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=218645,00.html?portlet=7
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ANNOUNCING: New Position Opening The Pension Fund of the Christian Church is seeking qualified canditates for the position of Investment Research Analyst. Please click here for duties and qualifications.
NEWS RELEASE (Indianapolis, Indiana, 3/2/2010) The Board of Directors of the Pension Fund of the Christian Church at their meeting on February 24-25, 2010, reaffirmed the Special Apportionment and Good Experience Policies that guide their annual decision about benefit enhancements. The policies generally establish the level of reserves to be available before any benefit enhancements will be authorized. Financial reports for 2009 reflected a restoration of positive reserves, but not to the extent that a Special Apportionment or Good Experience Credit is appropriate. (Click to contine reading)
Notice to Current 403(b) Participants Please note that the copy of the accepted Participation Agreement and its appendices should be placed in your files as evidence of your plan document as required by I.R.S. 403(b) regulations. Any updates to these forms need to be sent to the Pension Fund immediately to ensure your plan document is accurate. Blank forms are accessible by Clicking Here. You may also contact our office and request blank forms at 866.495.7322. The 2009 Ministers Tax Guides will be mailed by mid January. Since this is a private publication, it will not be available for download. However, additional copies may be secured upon request from the Pension Fund.
2010 Mileage Rates The IRS has published mileage rates for 2010. Effective January 1, 2010, the allowable rate is $0.50 per mile, down from the current $0.55 per mile. The rate for medical or moving is $0.165 per mile, down from $0.24 in 2009. The charitable rate of $0.14 per mile will not change.
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Special Apportionment & Good Experience Credits
