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In 1961, the United States Internal Revenue Service announced that since the Amish refuse Social Security benefits and have a religious objection to insurance, they do not need to pay these taxes. In 1965, this policy was codified into law. [36]
Under their beliefs and traditions, generally the Amish do not agree with the idea of Social Security benefits and have a religious objection to insurance. [149] [150] On this basis, the United States Internal Revenue Service agreed in 1961 that they did not need to pay Social Security-related taxes.
The Amish do not serve on juries, do not vote, and do not seek political office. They do not file lawsuits against others. They do not buy life or health insurance.
The appellant, an Amish employer, sued the Federal Government of the United States following an assessment for unpaid Social Security taxes, claiming that the imposition of such taxes violated his freedom of conscience.
In 2025, Colorado residents between the ages of 55 and 64 will be exempt from state Social Security taxes if they have an AGI of less than $75,000 for single filers and $95,000 for joint filers ...
As of 2023, taxes on Social Security benefits in New Mexico have been phased out for individuals earning less than $100,000 a year and married people filing jointly who earn less than $150,000.
The Old Order Amish have fought to prevent universal Social Security by overturning rules such as a requirement to provide a Social Security number for a hunting license. [ 17 ] Social Security cards printed from January 1946 until January 1972 expressly stated that people should not use the number and card for identification. [ 18 ]
Only 9 States Will Tax Social Security in 2025. Only nine states do or will continue to tax Social Security benefits in 2025. These include: Colorado. Connecticut. Minnesota. Montana. New Mexico ...