What
is E-Tithing?
‘E’ in this case stands for Electronic. It’s a convenient way for those committed to tithing on
a monthly basis to give consistently. The tithe will be automatically drafted from the checking account as authorized by the
donor on a selected date.
Who
can choose to E-Tithe?
E-Tithing is suitable for people who would like to eliminate writing checks for their tithe.
Can a person with fluctuating income E-Tithe?
Yes! People whose income changes every
month (ex. commissioned sales people), can use the E-tithing option by setting their tithe amount based on their average monthly
income. Some months their tithe will be more than 10% of their income, while lower than 10% in other months. To honor the
commitment to tithe at least 10% of their income, an extra tithe can be given by check from time to time, if after real income
is known, they find their tithe was short.
Are E-Tithes reported for tax deduction purposes?
Yes! Your E-tithes will be added to the giving statement of other tithes and offerings
given throughout the year. The year-end giving statement is mailed out by January 31st of
the following year.
Is it Safe?
Yes! The company
hired to process the electronic draft of tithes meets PCI (Payment Card Industry) Compliance standards and has practices in
place to insure privacy and confidentiality. Some employees of National Acceptance Company (NAC) also attend Caring Community. If you are not comfortable, please do not sign
up for E-Tithing.
How do I sign
up to participate in E-Tithing?
Complete
and sign the EFT authorization form.
Attach
a voided check to the form
Drop the form with voided check in the offering box at back of sanctuary.
If you tithe varying
amounts or prefer to tithe more than once per month, you should not sign up for the automatic option. Tithes or offerings
given in addition to the authorized amount should be given in the form of cash or a check.
E-Tithing is completely voluntary and participants can opt out at any time by
notifying NAC.
