[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":7},["ShallowReactive",2],{"faq-standard-7652":3},{"rec_id":4,"title":5,"text":6},"7652","How do I claim allowable deductions as a minister when my minister pay is reported on both a W-2 and a Schedule C?","Follow these steps in this order to report your allowable deductions: \u003Cbr>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>\nFill out \u003Ci>Worksheet 1\u003C/i>, \u003Ci>Worksheet 2\u003C/i>, and \u003Ci>Worksheet 3\u003C/i> from \u003Ca href=\"https://www.freetaxusa.com/taxes2025/formdownload?sid=15&form=f_pub_517.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Ci>Publication 517\u003C/i>\u003Cspan class=\"append_pdf\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/a>.\n\u003C/li>\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cli>\nUsing \u003Ci>Worksheet 2\u003C/i>, go to your minister \u003Ci>Schedule C\u003C/i> and adjust your business expenses by the percentage you're allowed to claim on \u003Ci>Schedule C\u003C/i>. \n\u003C/li>\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cli>\nView your \u003Ci>Schedule SE\u003C/i> as we've calculated it. If the total amount we included on \u003Ci>Schedule SE, Line 2\u003C/i> doesn't include the amount you figured in \u003Ci>Worksheet 3\u003C/i> correctly, you'll need to make an adjustment.\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nTo make an adjustment, go back to your \u003Ci>Schedule C\u003C/i> and click the \u003Ci>Edit\u003C/i> button next to \u003Ci>Less Common Expenses\u003C/i> on the \u003Ci>Your Business\u003C/i> screen. Continue until you get to the \u003Ci>Self-Employment Tax Adjustments\u003C/i> screen and answer \u003Ci>Yes\u003C/i> to the question that asks if you have other adjustments to your self-employment income. When you get to the \u003Ci>Other Adjustments\u003C/i> screen, enter your adjustment there.\n\u003C/li>\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cli>\nOnce you're ready to file your return, you'll need to mail it so you can include \u003Ci>Worksheet 1\u003C/i>, \u003Ci>Worksheet 2\u003C/i>, and \u003Ci>Worksheet 3\u003C/i> with your return.\n\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ol>\n\u003Cb>Note: Unreimbursed business expenses incurred as a church employee are no longer deductible as an itemized deduction.\u003C/b>",1777391487832]