Designating a Housing Allowance for 2025
Take advantage of the housing allowance, which is the most important tax benefit available to ministers.
Housing Allowance
Tackling Big-Ticket Repairs on a Housing Allowance
So, you’ve done the hard work of setting a housing allowance and, SURPRISE!, the septic tank fails. What now?
Rich’s 15 Must-Knows for Pastors: Housing Allowances
Understand how to properly set this significant pastoral benefit.
Housing Allowance Resolution for Pastors
A housing allowance is a the most important tax benefit for pastors. Use this resolution to help set a housing allowance for pastors in 2025.
Home Equity for Pastors: Helping Your Pastor Build Financial Stability
How equity allowances help pastors build financial security while living in church-provided housing.
Payroll Rules for Housing Allowances: Can a Pastor Set Up a Housing Allowance on Two Payrolls?
Can pastors set up housing allowances on multiple payrolls? Learn the rules and requirements here.
Can a Church Reject a Minister’s Housing Allowance Request?
Can churches reject a minister’s housing allowance request? Learn the rules and best practices to handle these situations.
Can a Retired Minister Receive a Housing Allowance?
Discover how retired ministers can receive housing allowances and navigate IRS rules for maximum benefit.
What if Our Minister Requests a Housing Allowance that Exceeds His Total Salary?
What should churches do if a minister’s housing allowance request exceeds their salary? Find IRS-compliant solutions here.
Can an Interim Minister Receive a Housing Allowance?
Can an interim minister receive a housing allowance? Learn IRS guidelines and eligibility requirements here.
Is My Housing Allowance Considered “Earned” Income?
Discover if your housing allowance qualifies as earned income and its implications for Social Security taxes.
Do Lapsed Credentials Affect a Minister’s Housing Allowance?
Discover how lapsed credentials impact a clergy housing allowance and steps to navigate eligibility.
Designating Indefinite Housing Allowances
Explore how indefinite housing allowances and safety nets can help churches avoid administrative oversights.
When to Designate a Pastor’s Housing Allowance: Key Guidelines
Understand when to designate a pastor's housing allowance and comply with IRS rules effectively.
Allocating a Housing Allowance: Guidelines for Churches
Understand the essentials of allocating a housing allowance, the number one tax benefit available to clergy today.
Are We Legally Required to Verify a Housing Allowance is Fair?
Understand whether churches must verify housing allowances and the IRS rules that apply.
Official Documentation Requirements for Housing Allowances
Understand how to properly document housing allowances and meet IRS requirements.
A Housing Allowance for Two Homes?
Understand the IRS rules for applying a housing allowance to two homes and the critical considerations involved.
Can a Housing Allowance Cover Legal Fees in an Eminent Domain Case?
Understand the IRS stance on housing allowances and legal fees in eminent domain cases and how to navigate related challenges.
Amending a Minister’s Housing Allowance
Can we increase our minister's housing allowance during the year?