• TaxSlayer determines the amount on Line 4, Self-employment tax, based on information entered on Schedule C; the amount is 15.3% of net earnings on Schedule C (up to the first $168,600 of net income for 2024, and $176,100 for 2025) and 2.9% beyond that.
    • Note: No self-employment tax is owed if net earnings on Schedule C are less than $433, although the filing requirement is for $400 or more of net earnings.
  • If Schedule C income is from a notary business, self-employment tax does not apply, and an adjustment must be made – see the section Notary Fees, page 61.
  • Unique rules apply to the clergy; such returns are out-of-scope. 
  • Note: Self-employment tax does not apply to statutory employees - FICA and Medicare taxes are withheld on their Form W-2s.

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