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Ministerial tax issues can be complicated. GuideStone® wants to serve those who serve the Lord by providing these resources to help answer the most common tax-related issues affecting ministers and churches.
2019 Ministers' Tax Guide for 2018 Returns
This popular annual tax guide, written by Richard Hammar, J.D., LL.M., CPA, includes sample tax returns for both active and retired ministers and step-by-step instructions for each. This edition contains a special supplement addressing the current status of the parsonage and housing allowance exclusions. Additionally, church treasurers and other church leaders will find a valuable resource in the guide’s special section about important federal reporting requirements for churches at the end of the publication.
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Single File: Tax Return Preparation Guide
Download the Ministers' Tax Guide
President's Message, Table of Contents & Special Supplement:
Current Status of the Parsonage and Housing Allowance Exclusions
Download Part 1: Introduction
Tax Highlights for 2018
Part 2: Special Rules for Ministers
Download Part 2: Special Rules for Ministers
Exemption from SECA
How do ministers pay their taxes?
Part 3: Step-by-Step Tax Return Preparation
Download Part 3: Step-by-Step Tax Return Preparation
Tax Forms and Schedules (Definitions)
Form 1040 (Steps)
Other Forms and Schedules (Steps)
Schedules A, B, C, C-EZ, SE, Form 2106
Part 4: Comprehensive Examples and Sample Forms
Download Part 4: Comprehensive Examples and Sample Forms
Example One: Active Minister
Sample Forms: (Form W-2, Schedule C-EZ, Schedule SE, Form 1040)
Example Two: Retired Minister
Sample Forms: (Form 1099-R, Schedule C-EZ, Schedule SE, Form 1040)
Part 5: Federal Reporting Requirements for Churches
Download Part 5: Federal Reporting Requirements for Churches
Find IRS forms, instructions and publications at IRS.gov or call 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676).
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The minister's housing allowance is the most important tax benefit available to ministers. Section 107 of the Internal Revenue Code allows "ministers of the gospel" to exclude some or all of their ministerial income designated by their church or church-related employer as a housing allowance from income for federal income tax purposes. Read more about the rules and limits.
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