Taxable income determines whether you owe income tax. Tax liability encompasses income tax, self-employment tax, and other taxes.
If part of your income was due to self-employment income, then you may owe self-employment tax as part of your tax liability.
Take a look at your Form 1040 lines 16, 17, or 23 to try to determine what type of tax you owe.
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