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Self employment taxes

Self-employed and sole proprietors have to pay employment taxes.

Self employment taxes FAQs

  • I am self-employed. How do I file taxes?

    Filing self-employment taxes can be a challenging task. It involves understanding the intricacies of both personal taxes and business taxes -- not to mention finding ways to minimize your tax burden legally.

    But being self-employed doesn't have to mean you do everything yourself, right? Rocket Tax™ makes it affordable and convenient to have a professional prepare your taxes. You can even file for multiple years, amend a return, and file your back taxes. Simply tell us what you need, and we’ll put together a custom tax package just for you. 

    Get started now or talk to one of our tax specialists at (888) 627-1186.

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