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Accounting firm says it began auditing Perfecting Community Development Corporation after reporting identified tax-filing discrepancies
After The Center Square questioned Perfecting Community Development Corporation's tax returns, preparer Chitwood & Chitwood said entries appearing to show Pastor Marvin Winans receiving more than $500,000 annually were the firm's mistake and that the money represented payroll for multiple employees. The firm said a full audit was underway and new filings were expected. The reporting said amended returns contained additional discrepancies that the firm declined to discuss.
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Donor relevance
Why this matters
The preparer's explanation could materially soften the original appearance that one part-time executive personally received more than $500,000 a year. Donors still lack audited answers about the compensation entries and other reported inconsistencies, which is especially relevant because the nonprofit recently received a $500,000 Michigan state grant.
Attribution
Who reported or established this
The Center Square reported the filing discrepancies. Chitwood & Chitwood's leader attributed the compensation entries to the accounting firm's error and said an audit was underway.
Evidence limits
What remains unverified
No Halo has not established the actual compensation paid to Winans, whether the questioned filings violated any law, whether all payroll expenses were properly documented, or what the audit will conclude. No regulator finding was located in the consulted material.
Right of reply
Organization response
No direct response from Perfecting Community Development Corporation, Winans or church officials was located in the consulted reporting. The organization's tax preparer accepted responsibility for the disputed salary entries, said the money went to employees and announced the audit.
Classification
How No Halo records this event
Event type: Corrective Action. Current state: Open. No Halo preserves the current procedural state rather than treating every mention as a finding.
Published October 19, 2026 · Last verified October 22, 2026. See an error or a later outcome? Submit a correction or right of reply.