Generally, you must pay SE tax and file Schedule SE (Form 1040 or 1040-SR) if either of the following applies. Self-employment tax (SE tax) is a social security and Medicare tax primarily for individuals who work for themselves.В Your payments of SE tax contribute to your coverage under the social security system.В Social security coverage provides you with retirement benefits, disability benefits, survivor benefits, and hospital insurance (Medicare) benefits. For additional information, refer to Estimated Taxes.

Generally, you must pay taxes on income, including self-employment tax (discussed next), by making regular payments of estimated tax during the year. You must pay the tax as you earn or receive income during the year.В An employee usually has income tax withheld from his or her pay.В If you do not pay your tax through withholding, or do not pay enough tax that way, you might have to pay estimated tax.В If you are not required to make estimated tax payments, you may pay any tax due when you file your return.В For additional information refer to Publication 583. The federal income tax is a pay-as-you-go tax. Refer to Business StructuresВ to find out which returns you must file based on the business entity established. All businesses except partnerships must file an annual income tax return.В Partnerships file an information return.В The form you use depends on how your business is organized.

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