Can I file taxes with a ministry housing allowance for 6 months and regular income by the same organization for 6 months? (1x w-2, that includes SE income)

jackie-thammer — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:16:37 GMT

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SabrinaD2 — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:13:21 GMT

Yes, you can normally file taxes with a ministry housing allowance for 6 months and regular income for 6 months from the same organization. Your W-2 will normally include both types of income. The housing allowance should be excluded from gross income for income tax purposes but is included for self-employment tax purposes

For more details, you can check out these resources:

IRS Topic No. 417 - Earnings for Clergy

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Can I file taxes with a ministry housing allowance for 6 months and regular income by the same organization for 6 months? (1x w-2, that includes SE income)

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