Minister housing allowance
Proper designation, documentation and the three-part limit, done right. How it’s taxed →
Church & clergy accounting in Louisiana
Ministry finances follow their own rules — and most firms don’t know them. We do. From the pulpit to the books, we keep Louisiana churches and clergy compliant, clear-headed, and out of trouble.
What’s included
The rules that make ministry different — handled.
Clergy tax (dual status & SECA)
The dual-status rules and self-employment tax that trip up most pastors, planned for in advance.
Church bookkeeping & fund accounting
Restricted vs. unrestricted funds tracked correctly, with board-ready financials.
Payroll & love offerings
Clergy payroll, designations and love-offering handling done by the book.
Nonprofit compliance
Contribution statements and the compliance basics that keep a church in good standing.
Treasurer support
A CPA in the corner of your volunteer treasurer — so the load doesn’t fall on one person.
Who it’s for
Pastors, treasurers, and the churches they serve.
Small congregations rarely have an accountant on staff — the books fall to a volunteer treasurer, and clergy tax gets figured out by guesswork. Both are risky.
We take that weight off. Whether you’re a pastor sorting out your own taxes or a treasurer keeping the church compliant, you get someone who knows the ministry rules cold — remotely, so distance is never the barrier.
Good fit for
- Pastors & ministers (clergy tax, housing)
- Church treasurers & finance committees
- Small congregations & Louisiana nonprofits
- Ministries needing board-ready financials
Available across Acadiana & Louisiana
Serving churches in your town.
100% remote — we serve congregations statewide.
Church & clergy FAQ
Good questions, straight answers.
How is a minister’s housing allowance taxed?
A properly designated housing allowance is excluded from federal income tax but is still subject to self-employment (SECA) tax, and the exclusion is capped at the lowest of the designated amount, actual housing costs, and the home’s fair rental value. The designation must be made in advance. Full explanation here →
Can you help a small church with no bookkeeper?
Yes. Many small congregations run on a volunteer treasurer. We handle the books, payroll, designations and reporting remotely and give the board clear, board-ready financials — so the church stays compliant without in-house staff.
Do you work with churches outside Acadiana?
Yes. Because we’re fully remote, we serve congregations across Louisiana, not just Acadiana — the ministry rules are the same wherever the church is.
This page is general information, not tax advice. Clergy and church tax has important nuances — please confirm your situation with a CPA.
Church & clergy specialists
Pastor or treasurer? Let’s get it right.
Book a strategy call and we’ll take the ministry-finance weight off your shoulders — compliant and clear.