Question

hirley is a member of a religious order. She has not taken a vow of poverty and does not have an approved exemption from IRS. her earning for qualified services are

Answer 1

Her earnings for qualified services are Subject to FICA taxes.

Reason :-

Under IRS Publication 517 Social Security And Other Information For Members Of The Clergy & Religious Workers :-

• Members of a religious order who have taken a vow of poverty. These individuals are typically covered under FICA if the order has elected for FICA coverage, and the individual worked outside of the order but was not required to do so. These ministerial earnings are exempt under SECA.