Do the Amish pay the same kinds of taxes that non-Amish pay?
Amish that are self employed or employed by other Amish do not pay Social Security taxes. They believe in self sufficiency and that the Amish families should take care of themselves and help other Amish families in need. The Amish do, however, pay real estate, state and federal income taxes, county taxes, sales tax, etc. Also, if they are employed by a non-Amish employer in Illinois social security is paid for them.
