THE PASTOR'S HOUSE
The Invaluable Housing Allowance^TM
Blog Schedule

Topics subject to change at website owner & manager discretion.

January Can/Should a Pastor receive a Form 1099 to report their church compensation?

February – Can/Should a pastor pay their own taxes on their church income? What is the advantage/disadvantage?

March - Time to gather prior year tax documents for previous year tax filings.  Make appointment for income tax filings.

April – Will I still receive social security benefits if I have opted out?

May - Are pastors considered to be church employees?  What is the “dual status” all about?

June – Is pastoral church income subject to FICA or SECA? What is FICA & SECA anyway?

July - Do I have to pay social security and Medicare on my church income if I am already contributing thru my secular employment?

August – When should I set up my retirement allowance?  Can/should I include a retirement housing allowance?

September – Is it wise to opt out of SECA on my church income if I am paying into social security thru my secular employment?

October - How much can be included in the pastor’s package as housing allowance?

November - Time to reconcile the current housing allowance for the current year.  If short, include other allowable expenses.

December - Time to prepare the housing allowance for the incoming year. Get resolution signed by church officer.