October 19, 2026
2027 Social Security Figures Are Out: What They Mean for Ministers
Each October, the Social Security Administration (SSA) releases the numbers that will shape Social Security taxes and benefits for the coming year. On October 14, 2026, SSA announced its figures for 2027. Because ministers live under a unique set of Social Security rules, these annual changes affect pastors a little
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October 19, 2026
Church Treasurers: How Voluntary Withholding Can Spare Your Pastor an April Surprise
Ministers enjoy a unique status under federal tax law, but it comes with a responsibility that catches many pastors off guard. Because a minister's salary isn't subject to mandatory income tax withholding, and because the church doesn't withhold Social Security and Medicare taxes, many pastors face a large tax bill
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October 19, 2026
Retired Ministers and the Housing Allowance: Keeping a Valuable Benefit in Retirement
For many pastors, the housing allowance is one of the most valuable tax benefits of ministry. What a lot of ministers don't realize is that the benefit doesn't have to end on the day they retire. Under long-standing IRS rulings, a retired minister may be able to exclude part, or
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