Regularly employed people[edit] For 2014, the employee's share of the Social Security portion of the FICA tax is 6.2% of gross compensation up to a limit of $117,000 of gross compensation (resulting in a maximum Social Security tax of $7,254).
You can find more details on how to complete Schedule C in this step-by-step process explanation. How Do I File Schedule C with the IRS? File Schedule C with your Form 1040 after entering your net business income from line 31 of your Schedule C on line 12, Business Income or Loss. This income is included with all other income sources to determine your total adjusted gross income tax liability.
Self-Employed. If you're self-employed, you're in much better shape. A license is a business expense so you write it off on Schedule C for self-employment income. You subtract business expenses before you write your taxable self-employment income on your 1040, so you take the deduction even if you don't itemize.When you renew your license later, that fee is a Schedule C write-off, too.ou subtract business expenses before you write your taxable self-employment income on your 1040, so you take the deduction even if you don't itemize. When you renew your license later, that fee is a Schedule C write-off, too.