Designating a Housing Allowance for 2025
Take advantage of the housing allowance, which is the most important tax benefit available to ministers.
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10 Key Tax Developments for Pastors and Churches
The latest on church tax reporting, tax filing, housing allowances, Social Security exemptions, private letter rulings, and notable court cases.
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Tripping Points of Pastoral Compensation
On-Demand Webinar: 7 common mistakes churches make when planning and executing church compensation.
Q&A: Should We Make a Bargain Sale of Church Property to the Pastor?
This action could create taxable income in the amount by which the property's fair market value exceeds the bargain sale price.
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.
Q&A: Avoiding Property Taxes
Is it legal to transfer the pastor's title to his home to our church?