Many people have the mistaken idea that Amish people don’t pay taxes. The fact is that they do pay most taxes, like income, property and sales taxes. Nevertheless, they are exempt from paying Social Security and Medicare taxes because of their religious beliefs. As a result, the Amish depends on the community to provide or cover for healthcare and retirement support. The Amish are exempt from U.S. law because they agree to self sufficiency, i.e. they do not rely on public welfare. Read more about why don't the amish pay taxes.
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