Youth Pastor

[MAMalody]

Pub 517 is the one you want. In short it goes like this. Assuming she qualifies as a dual-status minister the W-2 (with your info) should have entries in box 1, 2 (associated state boxes) and box 14 (not required). The amount of housing that is not subject to income tax is the lower of (1) amount designated (2) amount spent or (3) the fair rental value (with a few other items). Both the salary amount, designated housing and any honorariums (minius a few items) is subject to the SE tax. If this person has an approved Form 4361 they would be exempt from the SE tax. They may also still be in the application window to be exempt from the SE tax. You may want to check this out. You should get some good help on this board. I only do clergy returns and would be happy to answer any questions you may have. You may contact me directly at ClergyTaxes@aol.com. Be advised, if you contact me directly you will loose the peer review that is available on this board.

[POCAHONTAS]

I have never done a clergy before, this lady is a youth pastor with a W-2, and she has with holding and has $9000 housing allowance in box 14

I have read publication 517, but someone with experience will be very helpful, I don't want to make any mistakes.

Can any one please help???

Thank You