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Are licensed or commissioned ministers always Ministers for Tax Purposes?
Some licensed or commissioned ministers may be considered Ministers for Tax Purpo
Are ordained ministers always Ministers for Tax Purposes?
Ordained ministers are more likely than licensed or commissioned ministers to be
Are there any general rules about who will be considered a Minister for Tax Purposes?
These five questions will help determine if a person is a Minister for Tax Purpos
How does the IRS decide whether a taxpayer is a Minister for Tax Purposes?
The IRS considers individual facts and circumstances to decide if a taxpayer is a
If an employee’s title includes “minister,” is that person a Minister for Tax Purposes?
A church may call someone a “minister,” but the IRS may not treat that person as
Should a church ordain, commission or license someone so the church can designate a housing allowance for that person?
A church should never ordain, commission or license anyone in an effort to make t
Why is it important for ministers and churches to know whether a taxpayer is a Minister for Tax Purposes?
Special rules apply to Ministers for Tax Purposes. Ministers and churches should
How do you determine if FICA or SECA is the correct tax for a minister?
The IRS decides if a taxpayer is a minister for tax purposes in two ways: Wingo
As a minister, is my distribution or conversion from a 403(b) subject to SECA Tax?
SECA (Self Employed Contributions Act) taxation of retirement plan distributions/
Does GuideStone have resources for individuals on taxes?
Yes, GuideStone provides resources focused on individual tax issues, including ar
Does GuideStone provide ministry resources?
Yes, GuideStone provides additional ministry resources pertaining to ministerial

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