Line 256 - Vow of perpetual poverty

If you have taken a vow of perpetual poverty as a member of a religious order, you can deduct the amount of earned income and pension benefits you have given to the order.

For more information, see IT-86, Vow of Perpetual Poverty.

Completing your tax return

Enter on line 256, the amount of earned income and pension benefits you have given to your religious order.

Supporting documents

Filing electronically
Keep all your documents in case we ask to see them at a later date.

Filing a paper return
Attach a letter from your order or your employer stating you have taken a vow of perpetual poverty.

Forms and publications

• General Income Tax and Benefit Package - Guide, return and schedules
• IT-86, Vow of Perpetual Poverty