Through online seminars, the SBTC brings experts in the fields of minister taxation, church accounting and tax for training and dialog.
Ted R. Batson, Jr.
A certified public accountant and licensed attorney, Ted advises exempt organizations of all sizes on a wide range of tax matters, including representation before state and federal tax authorities and assistance with firm audit or advisory engagements to formulate advice and counsel on important operating and tax issues. In addition to tax advisory services, Ted leads the firm’s tax preparation practice, including IRS Forms 990 and 990-T and related state forms. He also serves as an Advisor-at-Large for Church Law & Tax and as a member of the Missio Nexus Mission Finance and Administration Planning Committee.
Chris Purnell
A licensed attorney, Chris advises exempt organizations of all sizes on a wide range of issues, including tax and employee benefit related matters, representation before state and federal tax authorities, and assistance with firm audit or advisory engagements to formulate advice and counsel on important operating and tax issues. Chris also assists clients with general tax issues, unrelated business income, charitable solicitation, and missionary employment structures. Prior to joining CapinCrouse in 2019, Chris served as the Executive Director of the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic, one of the nation's largest Christian legal aid organizations.
Daren Daiga
As a certified public accountant, Daren specializes in tax-exempt compliance services, including Form 990 and 990-T and related state forms. She also assists exempt organizations with general tax matters including unrelated business income, foreign activities and reporting, alternative investment tax review and analysis, tax-exempt bond reporting and compliance, and representation before state and federal tax authorities.
Ashley Peabody
Ashley has 14 years of experience specializing in tax-exempt compliance services, including Form 990 and 990-T and related state forms. She also assists exempt organizations with general tax matters, including unrelated business income, foreign activities reporting, alternative investments, ministers' taxation, and representation before state and federal tax authorities. Her responsibilities include serving clients across the country and mentoring tax staff.