Board Approval Ministers may exclude a designated portion of their income as a housing allowance from federal income taxes—provided it compensates ministerial services. The church board (or governing body) must determine eligibility and formally approve the allowance...
Q: The Church & Clergy Tax Guide says that a pastoral housing allowance is not subject to Social Security tax if the minister receiving it is retired. I am retired, but I am paid a housing allowance while serving part-time as an associate pastor in my church. Do I...
A minister cannot claim housing expenses for the months they are not employed as a minister. Section 107 of the Internal Revenue Code specifies that the rental value of a home furnished to a minister as part of their compensation, or a rental allowance paid to them as...