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Can a self-employed person deduct part of their self-employment tax?

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  1. No, it is never deductible
  2. Only if they have employees
  3. Yes, the employer-equivalent portion

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  1. IRS: Self-employment tax (Social Security and Medicare taxes) www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/self-employment-tax-social-security-and-medicare-taxes Checked 2026-10-11.

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