Are Government-Employed Chaplains Eligible For The Clergy Housing Allowance?
Lately, I keep getting asked if chaplains at government-owned organizations are eligible for the housing allowance. As I stated in my book on the housing allowance, I was under the impression that government employees other than those in the armed forces are eligible for the housing allowance because on page 9 of IRS Publication 517 it says: However, other sources make it appear that chaplains in government-owned hospitals are not eligible for the housing allowance. Honestly, I’m not really sure anymore. Since I’m not certain about it, in this post I’m going to share the different information sources that I have found. This is what I’ve got for you: IRS Publication 517 I gave you a screenshot from IRS Publication 517 above. It can be confusing because the same publication also says this: However, that section is talking about the payment of Social Security and Medicare taxes. After further reading, I believe this is unique ...
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