Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury
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Self-Employment Tax Form 1040-SS

Self-Employment Tax

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Question 1 of 3

Jose had actual net earnings of $400 or more during 2024 and 2025 from selling Loteria tickets. He meets the test for regular self-employment. He has used the nonfarm optional method less than 5 years. His earnings from selling Loteria tickets in 2026 are:

  • Gross income $5,400
  • Net profit $1,200

True or False? Jose may use either the regular method or the nonfarm optional method to compute his net earnings.

True  |  False