What's the difference between form 4361 and form 4029?

by Taylor
(San Diego)

Every I see says to fill out form 4361 to opt out of social security. However this form doesn't say social security, it says "Exemption from Self-Employment Tax." Form 4029 says "Exemption from Social Security."

Do I have to fill out both forms? What's the difference?

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What's the difference between form 4361 and form 4029?

AAnonymous -MN

Pastors are duel status and for SS are considered self employed and therefore pay Self Employee Tax and not SS.

If you are a Pastor you would opt out of Self Employee Tax.