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werstja
March 13, 2025
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Why does my information indicate a $4 self-employment tax when neither I or my spouse have never been self employed?

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DawnC
DawnC
March 13, 2025

Most often, self-employment tax is paid because you've entered self-employment income, either as cash or from a 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC or 1099-K form.   If your self-employment income is $400 or more (after deducting expenses), you'll have to pay self-employment tax.

 

Other less common reasons to pay self-employment tax:

  • You have clergy income.
  • Your income as a church employee exceeds $108.28.
  • You received income from a partnership (Schedule K-1).

Why do I have self-employment tax on my tax return?

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