Tax Rule
It turns out that the Amish are subject to the same federal and state taxes as everyone else. It is claimed that they do not pay Social Security taxes and, as a result, do not qualify for benefits from the government.
The Largest Amish Population
Although some believe that because the founding family originated in Pennsylvania, the state has the highest concentration of Amish, this does not appear to be the case. Indeed, a few hundred miles west of Pennsylvania is Ohio, a state with a few hundred more residents.