Religious Exemptions for Social Security and Healthcare Taxes Act

This bill would let certain workers get back the Social Security and Medicare taxes taken from their paychecks if their religion teaches against taking part in insurance. To do this, a person would have to apply and be approved under rules similar to the current rules used for some self‑employed people with these beliefs. If approved, they could claim a credit or refund for the employee share of these taxes that was withheld from their wages.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Employees who are members of religious faiths that oppose participation in insurance, and who receive official authorization.
• What changes: Approved workers can get a credit or refund for the employee portion of federal insurance taxes (like Social Security and Medicare) that were taken from their pay.
• How it works: You must apply for authorization; similar rules and time limits to existing law for religious exemptions apply.
• When: Applies to tax years starting after the law is enacted.