Members of the Amish community would pay the same taxes as any normal citizen, with the exception of Social Security and Medicare taxes. The receive an exemption from paying these taxes by completing the IRS form provided at the attached link. Because as a community they faithfully care for their own elderly and infirm they have no need for government welfare programs. Parents traditionally will move in with their children once they are too old to care for themselves. By taking an exemption for paying these taxes they certify that they are Amish and waive all rights to collecting benefits from these programs as long as they remain so.
The Amish do pay Property Tax, Income Tax (if working for someone), and all federal, state, and local taxes. The only exception is Self-Employment Tax, for which they receive an exemption.
Anyone who is religiously opposed to such tax and is a documented member of a religious order may also opt out of Self Employment Tax with IRS Form 4361 (see the Sources and related links section, below).
no. the Amish do not pay taxes.
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American Indians and Amish
Yes, they are American citizens. Yes, they vote. Yes, they pay taxes.
Amish are always paid cash and cash only. They do not have bank accounts and do not work for employers who pay via check because they do not complete any yearly taxes.
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The Amish originated from Switzerland in the 1600's. Swiss Amish - Switzerland Amish.
Amish are called Amish because the founder of it was Jacob Ammann
Amish Butter is butter mixed in with things that the Amish crops then mixed and hardened into Amish Butter!
Yes, non-Amish can go to Amish church. They will probably ignore you though.
Old order Amish are stricter than new order Amish. There are now even new new order Amish which are not as strict as new order Amish.