Understanding Amish and Mennonite Taxpayers
The Amish and Mennonites are religious communities with distinct beliefs, including restrictions on obtaining SSNs. While some Amish groups permit SSNs, others do not. If a taxpayer lacks an SSN, follow these steps:
Filing a Return Without an SSN
Enter all zeros in place of an SSN when starting the tax return.
For Married Filing Jointly (MFJ), enter the same all-zero SSN for the spouse.
Adding an Amish or Mennonite Dependent
Navigate to Basic Information > Dependents/Qualifying Person from the left-side menu.
Enter the dependent’s details and check "This individual does not have an SSN, ITIN, or ATIN."
When prompted about Form W-7 (Application for ITIN), select NO.
Under "Reason for No SSN," choose Amish or Mennonite accordingly.
