The housing allowance is one of the most important tax advantages available to ministers. Therefore, it’s key for church leaders to understand how it works, how to apply it and the many nuances that come with it.
The good news is Church Law & Tax offers a host of articles, Q&A’s, and some excellent resources to help you grow in your understand of housing allowance basics, beginning with this recommended reading list.
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Q&A: Tackling Big-Ticket Repairs on a Housing Allowance

Q&A: Adjusting Housing Allowance

Designating a Housing Allowance for 2023

Housing Allowances

Sample Housing Allowance for Pastors

Q&A: Amending a Housing Allowance

Q&A: What if Our Minister Requests a Housing Allowance that Exceeds His Total Salary?

Q&A: Are We Legally Required to Verify a Housing Allowance is Fair?

Q&A: Can a Church Reject the Housing Allowance Amount a Minister Requests?

Q&A: Too Late to Designate?

Q&A: Is My Housing Allowance Considered “Earned” Income?
Also see:
Church & Clergy Tax Guide (chapter 6)
Church Compensation: From Strategic Plan to Compliance (chapter 11)