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Prepare Your Taxes

Resources for clergy 

Tax and financial questions?

Download the 2008 Tax Guide for Episcopal Ministers & Churches here. The editors will answer your questions and those of your tax advisor. Call toll-free:

  • Matthew Chew, CPA and former trustee of the Church Pension Fund, at (877) 305-1414.
  • The Rev. Canon William Geisler, CPA, a regular lecturer on clergy and church tax issues, at (877) 305-1415.

Please note that this service provides information, not personal tax advice. If you need advice or help preparing your tax returns, you may wish to ask your diocese to refer a CPA or tax advisor in your area who is knowledgeable about clergy taxes.

  • IRS website for IRS forms and publications

  • Annuities, allowing you to shelter or defer taxes

  • 2007 Church and Clergy Tax Guide
    by Richard R. Hammar
    published by Christian Ministry Resources
    Comprehensive, detailed reference on clergy taxes, especially for financial advisors and accountants
    To order:
    • Call (800) 222-1840
    • Visit the bookstore at Church Law Today, or
    • Write to:
      Christian Ministry Resources
      P.O. Box 2301
      Matthews, NC 28106

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