Does a minister have to pay Social Security taxes on a church-designated housing allowance?

Yes. Although a housing allowance is excluded from income for federal income tax purposes, a minister must pay SECA taxes on a housing allowance until the minister retires. Refer to our Ministers' Housing Allowance overview regarding SECA and income tax responsibilities. 

For more information, visit GuideStone.org/TaxGuide 

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