Thursday, February 9, 2012

No More Multiple Parsonages for Ministers

Yesterday the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta reversed the Tax Court (Driscoll v. Commissioner) decision that granted ministers the right to claim expenses on more than home as part of their housing allowance. In a concise, strong opinion the court affirmed the historical understanding that a minister may not claim housing expenses on more than one home as part of their housing allowance.

If a minister claimed expenses on more than one home in reliance on the Tax Court decision, the minister should amend their return to remove those expenses.

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