I have used the method linked the article (here) (entering negative number in other reportable income) for several years and have never had a problem with it. This year (2026 for tax year 2025) when the review happens it claims that other reportable income cannot be a negative number.
My W2 just states my total salary and does not account for clergy housing. Even if it does, the software never exempts the salary from federal taxes.
I'm confused where to go at this point to enter my clergy housing allowance in such a way that the amount is exempt from the federal taxes, as any other place you enter it it assumes that as ADDITIONAL income over and above what is listed on the W2.
Help.
