sss and housing allowance

[mar14]

If a minister starts to draw social security at age 62 will his housing allowance be counted towards 19560 income limit for social security

[Uncle Sam]

See if this link helps you - https://pastorswallet.com/how-does-t...ment-benefits/

[terryats]

Yes the housing allowance does count toward the $19560. From SS: https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0302505240

Clergymen's Income (Ministers)

Count remuneration for services rendered in the exercise of the ministry, regardless of whether or not coverage was elected and whether self-employed or an employee (e.g., an Army chaplain). Include salary, allowances for parsonage, rent, travel, etc. Do not count parsonage or housing allowances when included in retirement pay. Certain other expenses can be excluded from gross income, when determining NESE. (RS 01802.060 through RS 01802.073, RS 01803.251 through RS 01803.253, RS 01901.600, RS 02505.120, SSR 67-6 , 72-6 , 83-41c )