How To Make Quarterly Estimated Tax Payments For Ministers
As we’ve discussed previously, churches are not required to withhold taxes for pastors and other clergy. Because of a minister’s dual taxation status, the IRS expects them to pay as if they were self-employed. How do self-employed people pay taxes? Through quarterly estimated tax payments. So, as a pastor, you’re required to make quarterly estimated tax payments. What Are Quarterly Estimated Tax Payments? Our American tax system is a pay-as-you-go system. Many people don’t realize this because they think they only pay once a year- on April 15. However, most employees are paying all year long, out of every paycheck. The yearly tax return they file is just to check their balance for over- or under-payments. The IRS doesn’t want to wait a year to get their money. They want it immediately, which is why most employees are subject to mandatory tax withholding. Self-employed people, though, don’t have an employer to withhold their taxes for ...
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