2010 Church and Clergy Tax Guide
2010 Church & Clergy
Tax Guide

Get a better understanding of U.S. tax laws as they relate to pastors and churches with the Church & Clergy Tax Guide

2010 Compensation Handbook
2010-2011 Compensation
Handbook for Church staff

by James E. Cobble and Richard Hammer (Paperback)

Every church and its employees want to feel confident that their compensation plan is reasonable and fair.

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Clergy Tax Law Online

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This analysis will give you some general guidance with new changes and opportunities for the clergy under the Internal Revenue code. Research material was designed and developed from IRS Publications, Clergy and Federal Tax Guides.

Topics:

IRS Letter Rulings
IRS Form and Publications
State Links
What's New for 2009 and 2010
- Clergy Tax Law Online highlights recent additions and revisions to the Code and Regs, new rulings, and other tax developments. Clergy Tax Law Online's What's New feature helps you stay on top of tax law changes
IRS Market Segment Specialization Program for Ministers (MSSP)
(Audit Guidelines used by the IRS)
- Overview
- Who Qualifies as a Minister
- Income to be reported
- Parsonage Allowance
- Business Expenses
- Self-Employment Tax Exemption
- Summary Overview
Tax Preparation
- 1040 Instructions
- Clergy Tax Return - Comprehensive Example
- Clergy Tax Return - Worksheets
- W-2 Instructions for Clergy
- 1099 Form
- W-4 Form
- Form W-2 sample
- Form W-2 Illustration
- Estimated Payment Vouchers
- IRS Tax Forms
- IRS Publications
- IRS Tax Form Instructions
Tax Extensions
- Form 4868
  Complete this form for Automatic Extension of Time.
- Form 2688
  Complete this form for Additional Extension of Time.
Clergy Tax Law Online Help
- First Ten Steps of a New Call
- Building your Salary Package
- Salary Package Guide
Clergy Income
- Clergy Income
- Gifts
- Love Offerings
Housing
- Housing / Parsonage / Manse Allowance
- Housing / Parsonage / Manse Allowance Form Sample
- Minister's Estimate of Allowance
- Fair Rental Value
- Housing Allowance IRS Ruling
- Sample Clause for Contract
Auto Expense
- Auto/Travel Expense
- When are Local Transportation Expenses Deductible?
- Rebates vs. Low Interest Rates
Clergy Professional Expense
- Professional Reimbursement Plans
- Professional Expense
- Clergy Professional Expense Log Sample
- Advertising
- Bad Debts
- Clothing
- Computers
- Dues / Membership
- Education/Seminars/Conventions
- Insurance
- Interest
- Laundry / Cleaning
- Legal/Professional Expense
- Office Expense
- Office Equipment
- Periodicals, Subscriptions and Books
- Professional Gifts
- Professional Telephone Expense
- Meals/Entertainment
- Repairs
- Supplies
- Taxes/Licenses
- Travel/Lodging
- Travel Expense Chart
- Wages
Deductions for Ministers
- Charitable Contributions
- Home Office Expense
- Interest and Taxes on Residence
- Medical / Dental Expenses
- Miscellaneous Deductions
- Mortgage Interest Paid
- Moving Expenses
- Student Loan Interest
- Taxes Paid
- Self-employed Business Expense Deduction
Taxes
- Accurate records
- Avoiding and coping with the IRS
- Children's Income
- Federal/State Estimated Payments
- Examinations
- Extensions
- Clergy Dual Status
- Income Tax Payments
- IRS Announces the 12 Most Common Errors
- New Taxpayer's Compliance Program
- Opting Out of Social Security
- Recordkeeping
- Elements to Prove Certain Business Expenses
- Religious Exemptions
- Self-Employment Tax
- Taxable Income
- Voluntary Withholding Agreements
Retirement
- 401 K Plans
- Deferred Compensation Plan Rabbi Trust
- Fringe Benefits
- Gifts
- Housing Equity Plan
- Individual Retirement Account
- Keogh Plans
- Qualified Pension
- Simplified Employee Pension
- Tax Sheltered Annuity
Publications
- Tax Guide for Churches
Downloadable Forms (PDF Format)
Change of Address
- Form 8822
  Complete this form to change your home mailing address.
Clergy Payroll Record
- Payroll Form
  Complete this form for tracking your annual payroll.
Housing/Parsonage/Manse Form
- Housing Allowance Form
  Ministers must submit this form to the church at the beginning of each year and/or whenever you need to modify your housing designation.
IRS Tax Forms and Publications
- IRS Publications
- Data Book 2005
- IRS Tax Forms/Instructions
- Revocation of Exemption from Self-Employment Tax
- Application for Recognition of Exemption
- Social Security and other Information for clergy
Recordkeeping Logs
- Automobile Trip and Expense Log
- Qualified Ministry Use Of "Listed" Property Log
- Travel or Entertainment Expense Log
Social Security Exemption - Form 4361
- Application for Exemption