Self Employment Tax amount to pay before January 15th

[tellurianllc]

I am self employed and married joint filing. Our 1040 Schedule 2 says Self Employment tax is $1224 and 1040 tax due says $686. Which amount should I pay to cover my SE FICA and avoid penalty? 

[ThomasM125 · Accepted solution]

You need to pay the amount on your form 1040, line37 (the amount you owe.) The self employment tax listed on line 4 of schedule 2 is included in the amount you owe on form 1040.

[tellurianllc]

Thanks so much for your guidance. Be well.