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Considering Opting Out of Social Security? Critical Issues to Review
Many young pastors, learning of the self-employment tax rate for clergy, have found mention by a colleague or a tax preparer of the option for a minister to be exempted from the tax and from the government insurance programs to be enticing. The minister should carefully consider the long-term implications of the irrevocable action.
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Winter 2019-2020 "News & Notes" Newsletter
Considering Opting Out of SS: Critical Issues | Option C Rate for 2020 | Change in Required Minimum Distributions Start Date
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Tax Booklets Available for Download (2020)
Two 2020 booklets for clergy and church tax matters are available for downloaded.
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Lifetime Fund (Option C) Rate for 2020
Option C provides a steady return, based on long-term portfolio objectives.
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Retirement Plan Contribution Limits for 2020: Overall and Deferral Limits Increased
The IRS has announced that contribution limits to retirement plans for 2020 will increase for the salary deferral limit by $500 and for the overall limit by $1,000.
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Quick Guide to Tax Reporting for Retirement Distributions - 1099R
Basic information for handling 1099-R information for tax filing
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Ministers' Pay Essentials
Certain tax rules are unique to ministers. It's important for ministers and churches to understand how ministers' compensation is to be handled.
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Benefit Plan (LTD & Life/AD&D): New Option and Improvements for 2020
Long Term Disability and Life/AD&D insurance coverages enhanced for 2020.
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New Type of HRA Allows Tax-Preferred Reimbursement of Individual Health Insurance
New "ICHRA" May Help Churches Offer Tax-Free Reimbursement
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After August 25: Updated Online Access to Your Member Account
Login security to be strengthened
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Are you Saving Enough for Retirement?
Small changes now could mean big differences in your future retirement.
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Retirement Plan Offers Matching Program
New, limited-time program offers matching grant of $1,000 for pastors newly enrolling
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