Self-Employed – Social Security and Medicare Payments
| You are self-employed if you operate a trade, business or profession, either by yourself or as a partner. You report your earnings for Social Security when you file your federal income tax return. If your net earnings are $400 or more in a year, you must report your earnings on Schedule SE in addition to the other tax forms you must file. |
| Work credits |
| Figuring your net earnings |
| Optional method |
| How to report earnings |
| Family business arrangements |
| Contacting Social Security |
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