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Question:   Do self-employment taxes need to be paid quarterly or yearly?


Answer:   If you are required to make estimated tax payments, self-employment tax is paid by making quarterly estimated tax payments which include both income tax and social security tax.


Additional Information:

Category: Estimated Tax

Subcategory: Individuals


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The OMB number for this study is 1545-1432.
If you have any comments regarding this study, please write to:
IRS, Tax Products Coordinating Committee
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