HR 6068 United States House · 118th Congress

Clergy Act

This bill allows ordained ministers, members of religious orders, and Christian Science practitioners who currently have Social Security exemptions to revoke that exemption. They can file an application by the due date of their second tax year after December 31, 2025 (2027), choosing to pay Social Security taxes starting in 2026 or 2027. Once revoked, the exemption cannot be reinstated, and late filings require back payment of taxes for the affected year. The IRS must also create a plan within 90 days to inform clergy about this option.

Issues: ✓ Budget & Taxes

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Oct 2023

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Introduced Oct 26, 2023 Last action Dec 1, 2023

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Dec 1, 2023

Lower · Passed

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 118-288.

lower

Nov 2, 2023

Introduced

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.

lower

Nov 2, 2023

Lower · Passed

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

lower

Oct 26, 2023

Committee

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

lower

Oct 26, 2023

Introduced

Introduced in House

lower

1 primary · 13 co-sponsors