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Old 02-07-2011, 04:51 PM
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Taxes - Self Employed

Just curious if there are self-employed folks here and if you've done your taxes yet. Just input my numbers into our joint filing on our TurboTax and had a big swing. I'm wondering if its correct.

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/...=98846,00.html

The self-employment tax rate for self-employment income earned in calendar year 2011 is 13.3% (10.4% for Social Security and 2.9% for Medicare). For self-employment income earned in 2010, the self-employment tax rate is 15.3%. The rate consists of two parts: 12.4% for social security (old-age, survivors, and disability insurance) and 2.9% for Medicare (hospital insurance).


Well, I know yall can't see my paperwork - I'm just needing to vent. It don't seem right and its been bothering me. I guess the upside is we haven't submitted it yet.


Edit: screwed up the title. sorry yall
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whats the problem? we got a 2% drop is social security tax starting 1/1/11
Old 02-08-2011, 09:52 AM
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whats the problem? we got a 2% drop is social security tax starting 1/1/11
Isn't that for income generated in '11?



Well, DH input his info and we had a refund coming. I put in my info and not only was that refund erased, but I now owed that much After doing the math, it is correct.

Just chaps my buns.
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Self Employed = CPA. I dont trust myself enough
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Self Employed = CPA. I dont trust myself enough
Yeah wise advise. We're debating that. The cost of one is small compared to the money owed or due. We've always had a simple time before but the last two years got complicated with the house and business. <sigh> Such is life
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Yeah wise advise. We're debating that. The cost of one is small compared to the money owed or due. We've always had a simple time before but the last two years got complicated with the house and business. <sigh> Such is life
Get a young one fresh out of college. They are up to date on all the newest info tax benefits. A good CPA will pay for themselves
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Originally Posted by cincydiesel
Get a young one fresh out of college. They are up to date on all the newest info tax benefits. A good CPA will pay for themselves
Excellent - will keep that in mind.
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Originally Posted by cincydiesel
Get a young one fresh out of college. They are up to date on all the newest info tax benefits. A good CPA will pay for themselves
especially if she's blond and like heels and short skirts...
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especially if she's blond and like heels and short skirts...
Uhh, no thanks. I prefer men
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I'm not self-employed but I do have a lot of deductions for my job. So does my wife (she's a teacher). Between her and I, kids, daycare, college tuitions, taxes, donations, etc...I just paid my CPA $400 for this years tax return. I dont mind it a bit. I'm sure when I start owing money that may change. But at least I know its right.
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Originally Posted by Shorts
Uhh, no thanks. I prefer men
A blond guy in a short skirt and heels?

Or the other way?
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A blond guy in a short skirt and heels?

Or the other way?

I'm a girl. I'm heterosexual. Sheesh people.
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Originally Posted by Fronty Owner
especially if she's blond and like heels and short skirts...
Was that REALLY necessary?

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I'm a girl. I'm heterosexual. Sheesh people.
It WAS funny tho!
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Originally Posted by Shorts
I'm a girl. I'm heterosexual. Sheesh people.


Originally Posted by chaikwa
Was that REALLY necessary?
Its FO, did you expect anything different?
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