Resources for Pastors
Practical guides on the clergy housing allowance — designations, qualified expenses, fair rental value, and the rules every pastor should know cold.
How Pastors Should Track Housing Allowance Receipts in 2026
A pastor-friendly comparison of receipt tracking methods — shoebox, spreadsheet, generic apps, and clergy-specific tools like My Housing Allowance — so you can pick what actually works.
Read article →7 Housing Allowance Mistakes That Cost Pastors Thousands
The most common housing allowance mistakes I see from pastors — late designations, weak records, missed FRV calculations, and how to fix each one before tax time.
Read article →Fair Rental Value: The Cap That Surprises Pastors at Tax Time
The fair rental value (FRV) cap quietly limits a lot of housing allowance claims. Here's how to calculate it correctly, document it, and avoid losing the deduction.
Read article →Which Receipts Qualify for the Housing Allowance? A Complete List
A practical, line-by-line list of expenses that count as qualified housing expenses for clergy — plus the gray-area items that often get pastors in trouble during an audit.
Read article →The 2026 Clergy Housing Allowance Guide for Pastors
Everything ordained ministers need to know about the housing allowance for the 2026 tax year — eligibility, designation rules, qualified expenses, fair rental value, and common audit pitfalls.
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