Housing Allowance in Retirement

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This resource explains how housing allowance works for retired ministers receiving eligible retirement distributions. It can help you understand how to apply the benefit in retirement and what to keep in mind when filing taxes.

ECFA Worksheet

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Use this worksheet to estimate your housing expenses and determine an appropriate housing allowance amount for the year. It’s a helpful first step for organizing your numbers before submitting a request for board approval.