How do I enter a parsonage or housing allowance if I have a 1099-NEC?

by TurboTax •   173
Updated January 23, 2026 11:21 AM

If your clergy income was reported on Form 1099-NEC, follow these steps.

  • Navigate to the business code section:

    • TurboTax Online/Mobile: Go to the business code screen under Wages & Income

    • TurboTax Desktop: Search for business code and then select the Jump to link in the search results or,

      • Go to Federal Taxes.

      • Go to Wages & Income.

      • If asked, How do you want to enter...? select I'll choose what I work on.

      • Under 1099-MISC and Other Common Income, select Start or Update next to Income from Form 1099-NEC.

      • If asked, What type of income is on your 1099-NEC? choose Self employment income.

  • Answer Yes when asked Did you have any self-employment income or expenses?

    • If you land on the Your 2025 self-employed work summary screen, select Edit next to your clergy entry or Add another line of work if you haven't yet set it up.

  • On the Tell us the type of self-employment work you do screen, type Clergy as the description.

  • Follow the onscreen instructions.

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