By law, a minister’s housing allowance must be designated by a church or church denomination. But what does that mean? Surely a mosque or synagogue would count since the government isn’t allowed to discriminate between religions. The IRS uses a…

I’m pleased to announce that my first book is now available for sale on Amazon! The Pastor’s Wallet Complete Guide To The Clergy Housing Allowance is a comprehensive look at all things housing allowance.  The Story Behind The Book Last…

The new year is just around the corner, so it’s time to be thinking about your 2020 pastor’s housing allowance. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you make your plans. Your Housing Allowance Should Be Approved…

As we enter the final stretch of 2019, it’s time to review the year’s housing expenses and how they align with your designated housing allowance. It’s always a good idea to review your housing allowance about this time of year…

For almost 100 years, since the Revenue Act of 1921, pastors in the United States have had the privilege of living in employer-provided housing without having to pay income taxes on it. Back then, it was common practice for churches…

I recently had a friend run some reports on my website to see how people are finding me. One of the most popular things that people search for, I learned, is “minister housing allowance calculator.” Now, I’ve written a lot…

The ministerial cash housing allowance is limited to the fair market rental value of a pastor’s home. Here are two different ways to calculate that.

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals just ruled that the cash housing allowance is, indeed, constitutional. Learn more about the case, the basis for their ruling, and what you should do about it.