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How can I have $0 taxable income but then owe $995 total tax? How did my self-employment income affect my return?
I don't understand how it could go from $0 taxable income to $995 balance due. Please help.
If you reported self-employment income on your return, that income is subject to both income tax and self-employment tax. If your return is showing $0 taxable income, that means that you are not subject to any income tax.
Self-employment tax is separate and based only on your self-employment income. So, you can still owe self-employment tax even when your taxable income is $0.
Take a look at the following TurboTax information to learn more about self-employment tax:
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