February 9, 2026
Housing allowance policy for your employee handbook
Housing allowance policy for your employee handbook Below is a Housing Allowance Policy suitable for inclusion in a church or ministry Employee Handbook. It is written in neutral language and reflects IRS requirements found in Section 107 of the Internal Revenue Code (no external citations needed for policy documents). Housing
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February 9, 2026
Rolling over my denomination's plan to an IRA?
Can I roll my denomination's investment plan to an IRA? Under IRS rules, you cannot receive a housing allowance designation from an IRA, even if the funds originally came from ministerial compensation. Housing allowance treatment is only permitted when the retirement plan itself is a “church plan,” typically a 403(b)(9),
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February 6, 2026
Were you age 73 or older during 2025?
Were you age 73 or older during 2025? Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) apply to traditional IRAs and most employer‑sponsored retirement plans once a participant reaches age 73. In the first year RMDs are required, the distribution does not need to be taken by December 31. Instead, the initial RMD must
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