Should Ministers Opt Out of Social Security? It Depends! 1 Credit
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Ministers often hear that they can opt out of Social Security, but is it really that simple? Many clergy clients approach tax professionals with questions about this exemption, thinking it’s a way to redirect funds toward better investment opportunities.Â
This CE course equips tax professionals with the knowledge to guide clergy clients through the exemption process. It covers the six key requirements for opting out, the proper preparation of IRS Form 4361, and the financial implications of an irrevocable exemption. Participants will explore the ethical, legal, and financial aspects of this decision, ensuring they provide sound advice to their clients. By understanding both the short-term benefits and long-term risks, tax professionals can help ministers make informed choices that align with their personal and financial goals.
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Gain expert insights on clergy Social Security exemptions and their long-term impact. Join this CE course to guide ministers confidently through informed tax decisions.
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| License details | Credits | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) | 1 CPE | Approved |
| Federal tax-related matters for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02443-25-O) | 1 CE | Approved |
| Federal tax-related matters for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02443-25-O) | 1 CE | Approved |
| Federal tax-related matters for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-1984) | 1 CE | Approved |
| Taxes for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) | 1 CPD | Eligible |
| Taxes for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) | 1 PL | Eligible |
| Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Taxation for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| Federal tax-related matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02443-25-O) | 1 CE | Approved |
| Taxes for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP) | 1 CPD | Eligible |
| Taxes for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| Taxes for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| Federal tax-related matters for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02443-25-O) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA)/Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| Taxes for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| Taxes for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| Federal tax-related matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02443-25-O) | 1 CE | Approved |
| Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Taxes for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| Taxes for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| Taxes for CIPM | 1 PL | Eligible |
| License details | Credits | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) | 1 CPE | Approved |
| Federal tax-related matters for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02443-25-O) | 1 CE | Approved |
| Federal tax-related matters for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02443-25-O) | 1 CE | Approved |
| Federal tax-related matters for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-1984) | 1 CE | Approved |
| Taxes for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) | 1 CPD | Eligible |
| Taxes for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) | 1 PL | Eligible |
| Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Taxation for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| Federal tax-related matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02443-25-O) | 1 CE | Approved |
| Taxes for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP) | 1 CPD | Eligible |
| Taxes for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| Taxes for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| Federal tax-related matters for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02443-25-O) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA)/Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| Taxes for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| Taxes for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| Federal tax-related matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02443-25-O) | 1 CE | Approved |
| Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Taxes for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| Taxes for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| Taxes for CIPM | 1 PL | Eligible |
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Bill Davidson (EA, MDiv, ThM) has worked with ministers’ tax returns and planning for over 35 years. He is keenly aware how the unique (and contradictory) regulations regarding the taxation of clergy compensation has frequently led to misinformation and inaccuracy. As Manager with a prominent tax firm he was the “go to” authority for tax professionals who had questions about clergy tax matters. As an ordained minister himself, he has keen insight into the needs of clergy clients.
His career as Senior Pastor of churches and Tax Manager specializing in tax preparation and planning for ministers has uniquely prepared him to assist tax professionals in serving their clergy clients. He also volunteers with the local IRS VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program for the underserved sponsored through the United Way.
His courses are more than a “talking head,” charts, and words on a screen. He brings a creative and refreshing approach to this distinctive area of tax knowledge that provides ample practical examples applying the material presented.
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