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About John Stancil, CPA
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I can answer questions on personal income taxes, partnerships, and some corporate income taxes. I can deal with some state tax questions. Limited gift and estate tax questions. I am also familiar with ministerial and church tax reporting issues. I teach tax and accounting at a small church-related college. Sales taxes and property taxes are state and local issues so I am not likely be be able to give you an in depth answer on those types of taxes. I have maintained a part time tax practice for over 30 years. I am a member of the AICPA, National Society of Tax Professionals, and the Institute of Management Accountants.
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I hold a doctorate in Accounting, and four professional certifications: CPA, CMA, CFM, and CIA. I passed all certification examinations on the first attempt, and received honorable mention for my scores on the CIA exam. I write a monthly tax column for the local newspaper.
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Expert: John Stancil, CPA
Date: 10/6/2008
Subject: mileage reimbursement
Question
Hi, John, I am an ordained minister with the Christian Church. I have an approved form 4361. I work for the State government full-time and have a part-time associate ministry that is 50 miles away from home. My questions are: is mileage to and from the church tax exempt? Is there a legal limit to what I can be compensated for that mileage? (for example: can I only be compensated for mileage out of my county of residence? can I only be compensated 14 cents/mile?)
Answer
Robert,
Thanks for your question.
I presume this is a paid position. As such, the mileage between home and the church is considered commuting mileage and therefore taxable income to you and not deductible as a business expense. They can compensate you for whatever mileage they choose at whatever rate they choose, but it will be taxable income in any event.
Hope this helps.
John Stancil, CPA
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