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.
Housing Allowance
Allocating a Housing Allowance: Guidelines for Churches
Understand the essentials of allocating a housing allowance, the number one tax benefit available to clergy today.
Pastoral Pay: Compensation Planning for Church Staff
Properly structured pastoral pay ensures fair compensation, IRS compliance, and financial benefits for ministers and church staff.
Understanding the Minister Housing Allowance
The minister housing allowance is a vital tax benefit that clergy can use for housing expenses, reducing their taxable income.
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?
Adjusting a Pastor’s Housing Allowance
Adjusting a pastor's housing allowance when expenses are less than the amount previously approved.
A Part-Time Pastor Wants His Entire Salary Designated as a Housing Allowance
Understand the IRS rules for housing allowances and W-2 forms for part-time pastors with fully designated salaries.