[Texas_Jarhead]

I've looked into the possibility of getting out of the SS program but it doesn't seem to be very easy. The only instance for withdrawal I could find was based upon membership in certain religious sects. The SS regs do not specify any group/sect by name but do set out criteria that the group must meet. I sure wish I can find out more on this subject.

[Sloth]

I think it's just the Amish, sorry. :(

[jas3]

You need to join the Amish or Mennonites.

Read this: http://www.irs.gov/irm/page/0,,id%3D21802,00.html#ss11

Only religious groups that were founded before 1950 and which conscientiously object to the tax and which demonstrate that they have historically cared for their old folks can opt-out. In practice the exemption can only apply to the Amish and Mennonites, which means that it would never survive a court challenge if anyone were to spend the time/money bringing one.

There is a quick summary on the topic here:

http://www.amishnews.com/amisharticles/amishss.htm

If you actually join the sect, you can file the paperwork with the IRS from here:

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-fill/f4029.pdf

[jas3]

You need to join the Amish or Mennonites.

Read this: http://www.irs.gov/irm/page/0,,id%3D21802,00.html#ss11

Only religious groups that were founded before 1950 and which conscientiously object to the tax and which demonstrate that they have historically cared for their old folks can opt-out. In practice the exemption can only apply to the Amish and Mennonites, which means that it would never survive a court challenge if anyone were to spend the time/money bringing one.

There is a quick summary on the topic here:

http://www.amishnews.com/amisharticles/amishss.htm

If you actually join the sect, you can file the paperwork with the IRS from here:

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-fill/f4029.pdf

[DeepInEnemyTerritory]

See this link for a list of all employment situations that are Social Security tax exempt.

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/OP_Home/handbook/handbook.09/handbook-toc09.html

[Fantelina]

Come on now...cry a bit more.

What about the million of women and men who paid all their lives and never collected a dime.

You will benefit from their misfortune.

I don't feel the least bit sorry for you!