Our advice to parishioners, churches, and pastors regarding the recent court ruling related to the clergy housing allowance is:
• While this case works through the court appeals process,
nothing has changed.
• You can continue to use (advanced designated) housing
allowance as part of the pay package for dual status clergy in
2014.
• Retired clergy can continue to designate (in advance) all or part
of their ministry pension as housing allowance for 2014.
• Contact your Federal Congressional Representatives and Senators regarding this case. Although
this is not a congressional issue, voicing your opinions to Representatives and Senators about this
matter could not hurt.
To learn more about the details of the ruling, click here.