Certification by Religious Group

SSA is responsible for determining whether religious groups or sects meet the qualifications exempting certain members and sects from payment of Self-Employment Contribution Act taxes under Internal Revenue Code, section 1402(g). SSA sends Form SSA-1458 to a group's authorized spokesperson to complete and verify organizational members meet or continue to meet the criteria for exemption. Respondents are spokespersons for religious groups or sects.

The latest form for Certification by Religious Group expires 2021-07-31 and can be found here.