About Publication 517, Social Security and Other Information for Members of the Clergy and Religious Workers

 

This publication contains information for the following classes of taxpayers.

  • Ministers
  • Members of a religious order
  • Christian Science practitioners and readers
  • Religious workers (church employees)
  • Members of a recognized religious sect

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