Housing Allowance Resources
Housing Allowance for Ministers and Retired Ministers
A housing allowance, also known as a parsonage allowance, is a tax benefit available to eligible ministers in the United States. It can allow ordained clergy to exclude a portion of their income used for housing expenses from federal income tax.
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