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are churches required to issue w-2's to pastors?

Submitted: 102 days ago.
Category: Tax
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If a church pays to the pastor wages - yes - it is requires to issue W-2 form.

You may order some information here - http://www.cogop.org/372745.ihtml - for a minimal fee.

 

Some churches give report pastor's income using a 1099misc form - according to the IRS - this is not correct.

A pastor must be given a W2 form because a pastor is an employee for federal income tax purposes but as self employed for social security tax purposes.

See more detailed explanation here - http://tax-seminar.startchurch.com/blog/view/name/all-ministers-on-salary-at-church-must-get-a-w-2-by-january-31st .

 

Let me know if you need any help.

 

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Expert: LEV
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101 days and 23 hours ago.

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Would this include persons hired for janitorial services?

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Any wages paid - regardless if they are paid by a church or any other organization - should be reported on W-2 form.

 

Pastors are paid differently because employment taxes are not withheld.

 

If the person is paid for performing janitorial services - FICA taxes - social security and Medicare - should be withheld.

 

Let me know if you need any help.

 

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