Who is exempt from paying Social Security taxes?
Who is exempt from paying Social Security taxes? social Security is a US federal program that provides benefits to beneficiaries, including retirement and disability income, Medicare and Medicaid, and death and durability. Social Security taxes are collected and used to pay these benefits.
key takeaways
- Certain religious groups qualify for exemption from Social Security taxes if they are officially recognized as contrary to Social Security benefits.
- Nonresident aliens may qualify for a waiver depending on the type of visa issued.
- Current students who get jobs at their college are eligible for Social Security tax exemption on income earned from those jobs.
- People who work for a foreign government may be exempt from Social Security taxes while working in an official capacity on official business.
Most taxpayers have to pay Social Security taxes on their income, regardless of whether they work for an employer or are self-employed. However, there are some groups of US taxpayers who are exempt from paying Social Security taxes.
Qualified Religious Social Security Tax Exemption
Certain religious groups qualify for exemption from Social Security taxes if they are officially recognized as being against Social Security benefits, such as retirement, disability, and death benefits. The exemption requirements include the religious organization since December 31, 1950, and can demonstrate that it has offered a fair standard of living to its members since then.
religious organizations that wish to apply for the exemption must complete Form 4029. People who have never qualified for Social Security benefits (even if these benefits are never used) will not be exempt.
Nonresident Foreigner Social Security Tax Exemption
Nonresident aliens (nonresident individuals or US citizens) may qualify for an exemption depending on the type of visa issued. Examples of nonresident aliens who may be exempt include international students, education professionals, and nonresidents working for foreign government officials.
current students who get a job at their college are eligible for Social Security tax exemption on income earned from those jobs (while still enrolled in college). University employees using their employee benefits are not eligible for university enrollment.
