Individuals

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

Answer:

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

Additional Information:

Publication 334, Tax Guide for Small Business
Publication 505, Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax

Category: Estimated Tax
Subcategory: Individuals

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