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Top Ten Tax Questions of a New Call

The proposed salary package will normally represent the previous pastor's salary package or the guidelines set by your organization. Please evaluate the list of questions below to determine if your compensation package includes the following:

  1. Does the church provide a social security allowance? 7.65% of salary and housing.
  2. Does the church provide for the supplemental medical insurance?
  3. Does the church provide a 100% professional accountable reimbursement plan?
  4. Does the church provide a Housing Equity program?
  5. Can I allocate my salary package to meet IRS guidelines?
  6. Does the church provide a housing allowance?
  7. What is the Fair Rental Value of the parsonage, manse, rectory?
  8. Does the church pay the utilities for the parsonage, manse, or rectory?
  9. How do I calculate and pay my quarterly estimated payments?
  10. Does the church have a cafeteria plan?

 

       
 
 
2010-2011 Compensation
Handbook for Church staff

James E. Cobble - Richard Hammar
Essential Guide to Church Finances
Richard Vargo - Vonna Laue
       
 
Get a better understanding of
U.S. tax laws as they relate to
pastors and churches with the
Church & Clergy Tax Guide
Every church and its employees
want to feel confident that
their compensation plan is
reasonable and fair.
To accomplish your church's mission
and vision for ministry you need to
effectively manage your church's finances
       
 


Clergy should not view this information as a substitute for professional advice. This information is subject to change, due to administrative rulings or interpretations and or technical corrections by the IRS. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent clergy tax professional person should be sought.