Clergy Housing Not Showing Up on W2

You need to assign a tax tracking type, rco331.

Any payroll item with a tax tracking type of None does not show on any tax forms, including your employee W-2 forms.

There are different tax tracking types you can use. Select which one best suits you. Most of these will show in Box 14 on W2.

Check this article to see the different tax tracking type: Set up a clergy housing allowance.

You can consult an accountant or payroll professional if you're unsure what type to use. They might have specific directions on handling clergy housing.

Let me know if you need more help with setting up the tax tracking type. I'm always here to help.

Thank you!

The only non-taxable option I have available is non-taxable sick pay. Can I create a new option? 

I appreciate you for getting back on this thread, rco331.

I'm here to share a way on how to get this done on QuickBooks Desktop.

We're unable to create a new tax tracking type in QuickBooks. As a workaround, we can use Other as the Tax Tracking Type. This won't increase any wages on the W2 but will appear in Box 14 on the W2.

Here's the complete process:

1. Go to the Lists menu and then select Payroll Item List.
2. Select the Payroll Item button and then select New.
3. Select Custom Setup and then click Next.
4. Under Payroll Item Type, select Addition, then Next.
5. Enter a name for the item (for example, Clergy Housing) and select Next.
6. If applicable, change the expense account from Payroll Expenses to something else. Select Next.
7. On the Tax Tracking Type, select Other, then Next. If you have any questions, consult an accountant or payroll professional
8. Taxes default based on the Tax Tracking Type you selected in the previous window. Select Next.
9. For Calculate Based on Quantity, select Neither and select Next.
10. For Gross vs. Net, select Net to exclude this addition from Adjusted Gross.
11. f you want, enter the Default Rate and Limit now. You can also select the employee's rate and limit when the item is added to the employee profile.
12. Once done, click on Finish.

For more details about the process, please see this article: Set up a Clergy Housing Allowance.

Additionally, in case you used an incorrect tracking type on a paycheck, I encourage checking out this article to ensure your payroll record is accurate: Fix Year-To-Date Additions or Deductions on a Paycheck.

I suggest reaching out to us again if you need further assistance in managing your payroll data. It's always my pleasure to help you out again.

I am a clergy member for a small church and I'm wondering if you could help me with this. My W2 was not showing up on my paystubs, but it was showing up on my H1B visa. Is there any way that the IRS can check to see if I have filed a tax return?

The only way the IRS can see if you have filed your taxes is if you file them electronically (e-file). If you don't file electronically, then no one will be able to verify that you owe taxes or does hud housing allow pets.

If you are an independent contractor rather than a clergy member, then the IRS can't get a copy of your W2 because they don't have access to your personal information. However, they can still look at what is reported on your Form 1099-MISC.