Tax guides and housing allowance letter available on Benefits Connect

March 17, 2023

Two helpful tax guides, provided by the Board of Pensions, are now available on Benefits Connect.

Tax Guide for Ministers for 2022 Returns, including the 2022 housing allowance letter, is an important resource for ministers and their tax advisers, and contains the basic information ministers need to complete their 2022 federal income tax returns.

Federal Reporting Requirements for Churches: What you need to know for 2023 assists treasurers and administrators with planning for the year. It includes legislative and regulatory updates; information to help ministers maximize tax benefits; and details on federal payroll tax reporting obligations.

How to access these guides

To access the Tax Guide for Ministers or the Federal Reporting Requirements on Benefits Connect:

  1. Go to pensions.org/benefitsconnect.
  2. Log in securely using your username and password.
  3. View Quick Links to access and download the Tax Guide for Ministers or Federal Reporting Requirements.

If you have questions about accessing Benefits Connect, call the Board of Pensions at 800-773-7752 (800-PRESPLAN).