The most popular Pastor’s Wallet blog posts of 2018, based on number of views.
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How A Parsonage Allowance Works
There are two kinds of ministerial housing allowances here in the US. The parsonage allowance is for those living in church-owned housing. The cash housing (or rental) allowance is for those who provide their own housing.
Today, I want to go deeper into the parsonage allowance. Though parsonages are slowly becoming a thing of the past, many pastors still live in them. For those pastors, it is important to understand the different features of the IRS’s parsonage allowance.
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How To Estimate Your Taxes Under The New Tax Bill
The most commonly asked question regarding the new tax reform bill that went into effect at the beginning of the year is, “How will it affect me?” Since everyone’s situation is different, no amount of searching on Google is going to give you the right answer.
The most accurate answer you can find will come from doing calculations based on your 2017 tax return. If you anticipate being in the same, or a similar, financial situation for 2018 as you were for 2017, then you can get a pretty good estimate of this coming year’s tax bill by looking at last years’ numbers. Here is how to do it:
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Your Tax Reform Questions Answered
I’ve been getting a number of questions regarding the tax reform bill that went into effect on January 1, 2018. Here they are with some answers:
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The Top Personal Finance Blog Posts For Pastors Of 2017
Merry Christmas! For the last post of the year, I thought I’d do a recap of the 10 most popular posts of 2017, in case you missed one of them. Here they are, in order of popularity:
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How The Final Tax Bill Affects Pastors
Now that the GOP tax reform bill is finalized, how does it affect pastors? Let’s take a look at the changes being enacted into law and how they might affect you.
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Act Now For Your 2018 Clergy Housing Allowance
As a pastor, one of your greatest earthly rewards is the clergy housing allowance. Though it’s nothing compared to the rewards you’re piling up in heaven, it is definitely something that should not be overlooked.
Here are some things to remember as you prepare your 2018 clergy housing allowance request:
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How The Tax Reform Bill (Tax Cuts And Jobs Act) Affects Pastors
December 20, 2017 Update: A final version of the tax reform bill has been passed by Congress. Find out how it will affect you here.
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How Does Trump’s Proposed Tax Reform Affect The Clergy Housing Allowance And 4361 Exemption?
December 20, 2017 Update: A final version of the tax reform bill has been passed by Congress. Find out how it will affect you here.
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3 Things You Need To Know Before Taking Out Student Loans
Even though to me it seems like summer is just getting started, some colleges are starting up again in only a month. This is the season when thousands of families are signing up for student loans. Personally, I don’t think loans are necessary to earn a college degree, but a lot of people still use them.
If you or your child are planning on attending college this fall and using loans to do so, you need to know what you’re getting into. Here are three very important things for you to understand before taking out student loans:
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