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Part 8: Retirement & IRA Rules for Ministers — 2026 Filing Season Guide

Under 2025 law (2026 filing season), ministers may combine church 403(b)(9) plans, IRAs, and parsonage allowance rules to create tax-efficient retirement income.
SECURE 2.0 raises the RMD age to 73 and enhances catch-up limits for older participants.
Proper designation of housing allowance and documentation of expenses remain critical to maintaining IRS compliance.

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