Six guides for preparing your taxes.

"Church & Clergy Tax Guide" by Richard R. Hammar (Matthews, NC: Christian Ministry Resources, 1995), $14.95.

Comprehensive, accurate, easy to read; has sample tax returns; gives many examples; updated yearly.

"Church Law and Tax Report," published bimonthly by Christian Ministry Resources (P.O. Box 1098, Matthews, NC 28106; 704-841-8066). Subscriptions: $78 for one year; $140 for two.

Great for the real enthusiast. It keeps people informed of the newest tax changes.

"Church Treasurer Alert!" published 12 times a year by Christian Ministry Resources (P.O. Box 1098, Matthews, NC 28106; 704-841-8066). Subscriptions: $24.95.

A monthly newsletter that keeps tax and accounting news in front of pastors and church treasurers.

"Pastor, Church, and Law," 2nd Ed., by Richard R. Hammar (Matthews, NC: Christian Ministry Resources, 1991), $29.95.

Complete, authoritative, precise. Especially helpful are chapters 1, 5, and 6.

"Pastor's Tax & Money," published quarterly by Pastor's ...