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Yes, if the 1099-MISC shows the income in Box 7 for Nonemployee Compensation. This type of income is subject to Self-Employment Tax (Social Security and FICA), which is in addition to regular income tax. You have to file a tax return if you had income from self-employment of $400 or more. 

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