We have received a few questions regarding the "Record Copy Do Not File" imprint on the digital copies of the 1095-C forms that were emailed by Reliant to our benefits-eligible employees earlier week. We believe these forms have to be printed on special paper if you are filing your taxes by mail — that’s why this e-copy has the statement “Record copy do not file” on it. If you file your taxes by mail, you must enclose the mailed copy you’ll receive with your tax filing to the IRS. If you file electronically, this e-form will be the same as the mailed version you’ll receive in a few days. We recommend keeping the mailed copy in your records when it’s received; however, this e-copy will have the correct info if you’re trying to get a jump on your taxes. Please let us know if you have any other questions regarding the tax forms that you are receiving.   

With the new year, comes a new tax season.  The Employment Services Team has been working diligently to file the necessary tax documents for each employed missionary.  By this time, if you are an employed missionary, you have received an email from payroll@reliant.org to your Reliant email address with information regarding how to access a virtual copy of your W2.  If you are unable to access your Reliant email or have not received this notification, please contact us ASAP so that we ensure that you are able to view these important tax documents.  

Once you log on, you may see multiple W2's available on the website.  If this is the case, please use the highest numbered form.  These documents are identical, unless you have received an email from us stating that we needed to update your information.  

The paper copies of the W2's will be mailed along with the 1095-C forms by the end of January.  The envelope will be slightly larger than a standard business envelope and will look like the image below:    

Please keep a look out for these documents as you will need them to accurately file your 2017 taxes.  

Happy New Year from the Employment Services Team!

As you may be aware, a new tax code was signed into law on December 22, 2017.  Some tax experts are calling this the most significant tax code change in 30 years.  The IRS is currently working on updating the federal withholding guidelines as stipulated by the new tax code.  They have directed us to continue using the 2017 guidelines for calculating federal withholding when processing the January paycheck.  We hope that the updated guidelines will be available for processing payroll in February.  

You will not be required to submit a new W4, but we understand that you may want to update your exemptions.  For this reason, we are extending the deadline for submitted W4's to January 31 for the February paycheck and February 28 for the March paycheck. 

Many missionaries may be wondering how their taxes will be affected considering potential raises effective January 1 as well as the new tax code.  Reliant will not be able to provide specific answers about tax implications until after the February 15 paycheck has been processed.  

Please be aware that Reliant can only assist to educate you on the use of tax forms.  We cannot advise you on your individual tax situation.  Please contact a tax professional if you would like more information regarding how the tax code changes will impact you.