Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury
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Self-Employment Tax Form 1040-SS

Self-Employment Tax

Social Security Benefits

Social Security coverage includes:

  • Retirement benefits
  • Disability benefits
  • Survivor benefits
  • Hospital insurance (Medicare) benefits

Self-employed taxpayers are not exempt from paying self-employment tax even if they are fully insured and receiving benefits under the Social Security system.

Social Security card and group of retired people.