As clergy, I get a W-2 as an employee for income taxes, but I'm considered self-employed for SS

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June 10, 2021
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Am I an employee (thus, this credit wouldn't apply to me) or self-employed (I can qualify for the credit)? Adding the credit significantly impacts my tax burden so I appreciate your guidance.

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Mike9241

there are dozens of credits, which one in particular? is the statutory employee box checked on your W-2

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AggieJenAuthor

Employee

Mike, thank you for the questions! Box 13 is unchecked on my w-2 so I am not a statutory employee.

One of the credits under the deductions and credits section is shown as “Tax relief related to COVID-19.” Under that, two of the options are “self-employed sick leave credit” and “self employed family leave credit.” It seems I’m qualified to seek these credits based on their descriptions but I want to make sure I’m considered self employed. Thanks so much for your help!!