jasdlm Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 Has anyone been following the WI case? Our conference is warning pastors that this provision is likely to come to an end. Anyone heard anything to the contrary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medlin Software, Dennis Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 Was not following, but the first article talked about the ruling being based on preferential treatment. Seems to be an extension of the Oregon ruling where the amount is included for UI purposes, to avoid discrimination. If the WI case holds, coupled with the OR ruling, it seems like HA (not actual parsonage) will go away. Had not thought about it in the way the two cases did, but I cannot argue their arguments either. In locales where property does not lose value, the bene is a "triple-dip" win for the clergy person who has their own property. Tax free money, deductible interest on the loan they pay for with tax free income, and appreciation on (or at least use of) the property gained with tax free money. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abby Normal Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 Nothing new since late last year and that wasn't the first case, but I say good! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medlin Software, Dennis Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 An appeal was filed Feb 2018. The stay for the October ruling lasts until June 2018. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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