The Housing Allowance Exclusion permits clergy to set aside a portion of their compensation specifically for housing expenses, shielding that amount from federal income tax. By reducing taxable income, clergy can significantly lower their overall tax burden. Although...
Clergy
Understanding Taxable Income Rules for Sabbatical Pay
Sabbatical payments made to a minister are generally treated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as taxable compensation rather than exempt benefits. Although sabbaticals are often intended for rest, study, or renewal, the IRS views the payments as primarily...
The Match Game for 403(b)(9) Retirement Plans
The Match Game show started on December 31, 1962. The premise of the show was simple. The contestant with the most matching answers with the celebrity panelists won the game and moved on to the “big money round”. Contestant or celebrity, there is another match game...


