Brad Igou has a fascinating story about The Amish & Social Security. In brief the Amish were able to get an exception from being forced to contribute to Social Security.
I did a little research on with Google and it really does appear that the Amish don't have to contribute to Social Security.
I wonder if anyone has joined the Amish just to avoid paying into a broken system.
(Hat tip: Reddit)
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2 comments:
Interesting post and story about the Amish legitimate conviction against insurance.
As a tax preparer, I am aware of a similar exemption for ministers that hold a sincere objection to retirement insurance. They can chose to be exempt from paying SS tax. Of course this is a serious decision and cannot be reversed.
As for converting to the Amish faith and lifestyle-that's a serious decision also. I've read several Beverly Lewis novels based in the Amish communities. While I know that are novels, I also know that Mrs Lewis has done her research and the Amish lifestyle is a difficult one to follow.
Carol
We don't pay social security. And we're not Amish. : )
My husband works for the railroad and they have their own retirement thing, separate from SS.
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