Clergy Act
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Social Welfare
Rep. Fong, Vince [R-CA-20] (R) — CA
Summary
This bill establishes a two-year window for certain members of the clergy and Christian Science practitioners to revoke their exemption from Social Security and Medicare taxes on ministerial earnings. Under current law, such individuals who object to participation in public insurance programs on religious or conscientious grounds may apply to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for an irrevocable exemption and will not receive Social Security or Medicare benefits in retirement unless they have qualifying credits from other employment.
The IRS must develop a plan to inform members of the clergy and Christian Science practitioners of their eligibility to revoke prior exemptions, pursuant to the bill's changes.
Legislative subjects
Congressional oversight; Income tax exclusion; Religion; Social Welfare; Social security and elderly assistance; Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Latest action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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