Why do Amish not have taxes?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Even though the Amish do not collect Social Security, unemployment, or welfare benefits, they are still required to pay property, income, and sales tax.

If they stay in their own community and own their own business, they are not required to pay social security taxes.

Answer 3

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).

Answer 4

They do pay taxes.