Many ministers under-estimate their housing expenses and miss out on thousands of dollars in tax savings. Others over-estimate and end up with excess allowance that becomes taxable income.
So how do you figure out what that number should be?
Use this simple expense tracker so you know what your housing costs actually are when it's time for your church to designate your allowance.
What's included:
Pre-built expense tracking tabs for all major housing categories Summary page that calculates your total qualifying expenses Space to track both 2025 and 2026 expenses Simple format you can customize to fit your situation
When we lost our CPA, they stepped in immediately, answered the phone when we called, and gave us peace of mind knowing our payroll and compliance were handled correctly."
Most church leaders aren't. The IRS rules around wages, housing allowances, and self-employment tax aren't exactly straightforward. We help churches work through this all the time. Give us a call and we'll walk you through how to set it up right.
