Author: Richard R. Hammar

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 543

ISBN-13: 9781880562505

Of important tax changes effective in 2002 -- Explanation of legal terms -- 1. The income tax return -- 2. Are clergy and church staff employees or self-employed? -- 3. Eligibility of clergy and church workers for housing allowances and other special tax provisions -- 4. Income -- 5. Exclusions from gross income -- 6. Ministers' housing and parsonage allowances -- 7. Business expenses, itemized deductions, and credits -- 8. Charitable contributions -- 9. Social security for ministers -- 10. Retirement plans -- 11. Church reporting requirements -- 12. Taxation of churches -- 13. Clergy tax reporting: illustrated examples.