Clergy and pastors tax write-offs
Varies
What Can Clergy and Pastors Write Off?
Short answer: The biggest write-offs for clergy and pastors are the housing allowance exclusion, plus business costs if you also earn self-employment income.
W-2 employees can't deduct unreimbursed job expenses; side income on a 1099 can be deducted on Schedule C.
Records to keep: Keep receipts, 1099s and platform tax summaries, a mileage log, and a note of the business purpose.
Clergy and pastors tax write-offs
Varies
Individuals / Personal Taxes
The biggest write-offs for clergy and pastors are the housing allowance exclusion, plus business costs if you also earn self-employment income.
Business justification
The biggest write-offs for clergy and pastors are the housing allowance exclusion, plus business costs if you also earn self-employment income. W-2 employees can't deduct unreimbursed job expenses; side income on a 1099 can be deducted on Schedule C.
Category
- Write-Offs by Profession