September 10, 2024

Three Tax Benefits Ministers May Not Know

21 minutes

Most pastors and other ministers understand the tax benefits of housing and the ability to take certain deductions, but many are unaware of these three tax benefits. Thom examines all three.

Getting RMD tax-free.

The power of deductions on Schedule C.

Certain educational expenses.

Resources:

Upward Sports

California Baptist University

“Housing Allowance for Ministers: Made Easy” by Art Rainer (affiliate link)

Christian Financial Health Report 2024

My Church Staff: Interested in the Minister of Music and/or the Stewardship Pastor? Email [email protected]

Church Answers University

Church Answers Central

The Everything Church Resource Directory

The Hope Initiative

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