Can I self-identify as Amish?
You beat me to it. Keep in mind that you’d be crazy to do business as a contractor without having WCI coverage. But that’s just me. I wouldn’t even hire a contractor who doesn’t have this coverage.
The IRS 4029 exemption from Social Security is based upon a religious belief against public insurances.
But they purchase public insurances for autos, in their businesses and liability insurance as contractors.
No, but you can be transAmish.
I see what you did there.
The only practical option I’ve seen for non-Amish / Mennonites are health sharing ministries that offer lower health insurance costs than other providers, and they don’t cover crap like abortions and sex changes.
Here are the church requirements per the IRS 4029 Form:
Recognized religious group. A recognized religious group must meet all the following requirements.
• It is conscientiously opposed to accepting benefits of any private or public insurance that makes payments in the event of death, disability, old age, or retirement; makes payments for the cost of medical care; or provides services for medical care (including social security and Medicare benefits).
• It has provided a reasonable level of living for its dependent members.
• It has existed continuously since December 31, 1950.
Actually, yes. You can join those BELIEFS whether you join an existing body or not. And in America that makes your religion what you say it is
Well my son.....
Please kneel.
Hominy, hominy, hominy grits.
You have received the cyber preached words and can call your self Amish