Pastor mileage
72.5 cents/mile
Can You Write Off Pastor Mileage?
Short answer: Ministers on a W-2 can't deduct mileage for income tax, but unreimbursed costs still reduce self-employment tax.
An accountable plan from the church is the best fix.
Records to keep: Keep receipts, 1099s or W-2s, a mileage log, and a note of the business purpose. W-2 employees should ask about employer reimbursement.
BW-B23-00198
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Pastor mileage
72.5 cents/mile
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Ministers on a W-2 can't deduct mileage for income tax, but unreimbursed costs still reduce self-employment tax.
BizWriteOffs provides educational information only and is not tax, legal, or accounting advice. Deductibility depends on your specific facts and records. Consult a qualified tax professional.
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Ministers on a W-2 can't deduct mileage for income tax, but unreimbursed costs still reduce self-employment tax. An accountable plan from the church is the best fix.
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