@bchris79 wrote:
@Opus 17
I didn't received a w-2 (never have) but I've received clergy income as of 2021.
Since is too late to even request a w-2. May I declare that income on Sch C (line 1) and then go "additional income" Sch 1 (line 8-z other income) and enter a negative number and enter description as housing allowance. Thank you!
No, I already gave you the steps. Your housing allowance is not income on schedule C, it is only income on schedule SE.
Using Turbotax Online, go to the "Business" tab and create a business. When the program asks for a job code, enter 813000. This will trigger questions about your housing allowance. Then, the program will ask you about 1099-NEC forms, other business income, and business expenses. Don't enter any business income or expenses.
Separately, if you answer to the church in your employment (they set your hours, approve vacations, and so on) then you are a common law employee, and you should get a W-2, even though you are considered self-employed for limited tax purposes. Even though you are not subject to tax withholding, as a common law employee, you may be subject to state and federal laws relating to employees, such as wage-and-hour laws, working conditions, and so on. You and your church have a stewardship responsibility to do this correctly.
Register for this web site and download the minister's tax guide for more information.
https://www.ecfa.org/FileAccess.aspx?file=2020MinTaxes&source=NPO
