Do i include the amount that the church pays on rent as goss income or salary?

by Terry
(Oklahoma)

Ok, the Church has agreed to pay me $44,000 salary per year. But they are going to actually write the checks for the rent which will total $8,400.00.

So on my contract do I show the $44,000.00 as my gross salary and minister package or do I show $44,000.00 minus the $8,400 which is $35,600 as my gross salary? They will also be giving me a W-2 and withholding my taxes.

Thank you!
Terry

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Although a housing allowance is usually designated as a portion of a minister’s compensation, it is not usually figured as a percentage.

Most of the time a church will have their qualifying minister fill out a worksheet to determine his eligible housing expenses and designate an amount from it.
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That all depends on your church. Did they approve a housing allowance for you? If so, is it written with the amount designated?

A written board-approved housing allowance would be the best for you tax-wise; however, remember a housing allowance can never be retroactive.

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