When your board declares your annual clergy housing allowance, they must declare a specific dollar amount or percent as the housing allowance. The designation must be made in advance of the payment. A general declaration that you have a housing allowance without...
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Appeal Process for Minister 4361 Exemption
There is an appeal process for being denied the 4361 minister exemption. If a minister, member of a religious order, or Christian Science practitioner is denied the exemption from self-employment tax under section 1402(e), they have the right to an administrative...
Should I issue Form W-2 or Form 1099-NEC for our minister?
Most churches will issue a Form W-2 to a minister for their compensation if the minister is considered an employee of the church. The determination of whether a minister is an employee or an independent contractor is crucial in deciding whether to issue Form W-2 or...