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Q&A: Correcting Improper FICA Withholdings

What to expect when correcting improper FICA withholdings for a pastor.

Elaine L. Sommerville, CPA

Q: Our church has been withholding FICA for its pastors, in some instances for years—or even decades. We recently learned this is a mistake. How do we fix this?

Wages paid to ministers are not included in the definition of wages for the purposes of withholding FICA/Medicare tax. This includes the ...

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