Designating a Housing Allowance for 2025
Take advantage of the housing allowance, which is the most important tax benefit available to ministers.
Housing Allowance
Asked, Answered: The Clergy Allowance and Part-Time Ministers
Do part-time ministers qualify for the clergy housing allowance? Matt Branaugh helps you answer hat critical question.
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Video: Seven Common Tax Errors
In this exclusive video, Matt Branaugh and Rich Hammar discuss the seven common tax errors many churches and pastors make.
Q&A: Tackling Big-Ticket Repairs on a Housing Allowance
So, you’ve done the hard work of setting a housing allowance and, SURPRISE!, the septic tank fails. What now?
10 Key Tax Developments for Pastors and Churches
The latest on church tax reporting, tax filing, housing allowances, Social Security exemptions, private letter rulings, and notable court cases.
Finishing 2022 Well
Getting year-end tasks right--and setting up 2023 for success.
The Top 10 Articles on Church Law & Tax in 2021
HR topics of greatest interest; plus the 5 top viewed webinars.
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Getting 2021 Year-End Tasks Right
On-Demand Webinar: CPA and attorney Richard Hammar lists eleven critical tasks to focus on as 2021 draws to a close.
Timely Guidance To Tackle Those Year-End To-Do’s, with Guest Richard Hammar
How to make sure nothing is overlooked during this busy season.
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Housing Allowance Basics
Learn and understand more about the most important tax advantage available to ministers—the housing allowance.
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Avoiding Unexpected Surprises with Church Compensation
Asking and answering key questions about housing, love gifts, sabbatical plans, expense reimbursements, and other situations that churches face.
Sample Compensation Report
A ChurchSalary.com Sample Report for Determining Fair Compensation
Church Compensation – Second Edition
From Strategic Plan to Compliance
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On Demand Webinar: Tackling the Top Year-End Tasks for 2020
Richard Hammar reminds and informs church leaders about 10 important year-end tasks.
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Tripping Points of Pastoral Compensation
On-Demand Webinar: 7 common mistakes churches make when planning and executing church compensation.
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Recent US Supreme Court Cases and the Church
The latest updates and insights on the decisions that affect your congregation.
Housing Allowances
Understand how to properly set this significant pastoral benefit.
15 Things Richard Hammar Wants Pastors to Know
Insights to help you successfully navigate the complexities of church administration.
Q&A: Can an Insurance Carrier Exclude a Disabled Pastor’s Housing Allowance from Benefit Calculations?
A pastor’s housing allowance should always be considered part of a pastor’s total salary.
Designating a Housing Allowance for 2024
Designating a housing allowance is a critical part of every church's pastoral compensation package and a key tax benefit for pastors.