Description
This guide from the North Carolina Conference of the UMC explains what a ministerial housing allowance is and what it means for pastoral leaders and the congregation's finances. Written with the goal of helping pastors maximize their tax benefits and guiding congregations to support their clergy by providing appropriate housing allowance, this guide uses accessible language to illuminate complex policies.
Features
- Q&A
- Infographics
- Sample policy documents and worksheets
Practical Applications
- Share this with your congregation's clergy leaders to ensure they understand the tax implications of a ministerial housing allowance.
- Read this document with your finance team to confirm that your congregation understands its obligations regarding housing allowances.