Hi gjmason,
this is a very interesting link (BTW, the direct link is
http://members.aol.com/liberty097/index.htm )
Cost to set up a Corporation Sole (C.S.) could be a concern, which seems to be around $10K:
"Cost to set up and maintain a Corporation Sole can be considerably less that a comparative level of protection in a Trust. The initial (umbrella) Corporation Sole for a church or religious society could cost you upwards of $10,000.00 or more. You may be taking your chances with less expensive ones of $500.00 to $5,000.00. Top professionals who pay attention to the detail required to develop and support the Sole donât work for nothing. The paper-mills that just run them off the computer to make a quick buck should be avoided at all cost. The price of the Corporation Sole should depend more on the attention to detail and the level of service that you are getting than on the cost of typing and printing."
Apparently, Liberty Fellowship helps you set up this C.S.
Have you contacted them to find out how much they charge for this?
What about just starting a congregation under an existing church, e.g. the Universal Life Church? Would that do the same in terms of tax sheltering?
Does it require more than one person to start a C.S., e.g. an overseer and a secretary?
Can you work at a job (wages or salaries) as a C.S. instead of an individual, and not have to pay income taxes and SSI?
Can a professional trader (Series 7 licensed) work / trade as a C.S.?
