DeanM15
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The question on the intent to earn money will determine whether you pay self-employment tax or not. 

 

The question for you is whether the "contract fees" were a business venture or work of some kind or not. If it was a business venture or work of some kind, then you should likely pay self-employment tax. 

 

If the contract fees were unrelated to work or a business venture, then you should not be paying the self-employment tax. 

 

If you answer the intent to earn money question with a Yes, you will pay self-employment tax. If you answer the question with a No, you will not. 

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