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TomCopeland 02:17 PM 06-28-2016
Originally Posted by Unregistered:
I'm just looking for information, trying to weigh my options.
Probably the main reason I would get exempt is to keep my current rates, or even be able t go lower.
Let's try this again...

Has anyone gotten a religious (or other) exemption?
Why or why not?
It seems to me there are two issues here:
Licensing - whether you are licensed exempt or not, you still must report your income and pay Social Security/Medicare taxes and federal and state income taxes on your profit.
Religious exemption - I think you mean can you set up a tax exempt non profit organization (charity) and avoid paying income taxes on any profit. It is extremely difficult for a family child care home to get a federal tax exempt status. This is because homes serve so few children and would need to first incorporate as a not for profit organization, have a board of directors and follow other formalities that don't make sense in a home setting. If you did get the tax exempt status you would still pay all taxes on your salary. You wouldn't pay taxes on the program's profit.
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