16 Commonly Held Amish Myths Busted!

16. Myth - The Amish Don't Pay Taxes

Two things are certain in life - death and taxes and whilst the former will hit us all, the latter may only applicable to some.

Yet contrary to popular belief, Amish folk are not tax exempt on either a local or state level. They pay sales tax, income tax, federal, business and property taxes just like every other American Joe. That's VAT, inland revenue, poll tax, rates and more to us Brits.

Many Americans believe and indeed are sometimes very resentful that the Amish folk get off lightly regarding paying their dues when in reality they do not. This misconception probably stems from their lack of contribution to the United States Social Security fund which provides unemployment benefits, pensions and health care. However, they also do not collect such welfare, relying instead on their own financial collective to help fellow brethren out during hard times.

One of the biggest complaints levied against the Amish religion and its followers is this full on completely tax-free myth status and it's one that they simply do not have.