HR. 227In Committee
Clergy Act
Establishes a two-year period for certain clergy and Christian Science practitioners to revoke prior exemptions from Social Security and Medicare taxes on ministerial earnings
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes a two-year period for certain clergy and Christian Science practitioners to revoke prior exemptions from Social Security and Medicare taxes on ministerial earnings
Key points
- Establish revocation window
- Require IRS outreach plan
- Allow exemption revocations
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-04-28 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedCongressional oversightIncome tax exclusionReligionSocial security and elderly assistanceSocial WelfareTax administration and collection, taxpayers