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Housing Allowance Basics
Learn and understand more about the most important tax advantage available to ministers—the housing allowance.
Why Pastors Must Pay Federal Income Taxes
Ministers aren't exempt, so why do some still try to avoid them?
Neglecting to “Render Unto Caesar”
Failure to file income tax returns can get new ministers into hot water.
IRS Offers Help for Completing Forms
Hotline provides assistance with W-2, 1099s, and other documents.
Two Confusing Tax-Filing Issues
Simple answers to vexing questions for new—and veteran—ministers.
More Details on the Payroll Tax Holiday Extension
What employees should know.
A High Price to Pay
Church pastors, leaders may be liable for not withholding payroll taxes.
Q&A: Annually Reviewing W-4s for Church Employees
An annual review of W-4s by church employees can best address changes affecting their tax situations.
Getting Payroll Right
Failure to comply with laws can prove costly for churches.
Tax Return Updates
What you need to know before you file.
Churches and the New “HIRE” Act
Why now may be the best time to bring on more staff.
Q&A: When Ministers Fail to File
Our pastor has not filed a tax return in years—what should we do?
What to Know About Withholding Payroll Taxes
The IRS takes W-4s seriously, and so should you.
Should You Prepare Your Own Tax Returns?
It's not as hard as you might think.
Employees Who Claim Tax-Exemption and Donating to Mission Trips
Should we honor an employee's request to discontinue withholding taxes?
The Supreme Court Addresses Taxes
For the first time in 73 years, the United States Supreme Court affirmed the right
Your Finance Questions, July 2008
Q: One of our church employees has informed us that he considers himself to be
Ten Ways to Avoid Common Tax Mistakes
Ten tips for taxpayers.
Common Mistakes in Tax Returns
IRS notice lists several common mistakes taxpayers make in their returns.