Calculating the Tax

To calculate self-employment tax on the Short Schedule SE, enter the net profit from line 3 of Schedule C-EZ to line 2 of Schedule SE, Section A.

Follow the instructions on the form to determine:

• Net earnings from self-employment on line 4, and
• Self-employment tax on line 5

Enter the amount from line 5 of Schedule SE to line 57 of Form 1040.