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Yes.  The self employment tax is for FICA.  You pay 15.3% SE tax on 92.35% of your Net Profit (If it is greater than $400).

 

You are paying 15.3% for……

SS for employer 6.2%

SS for employee 6.2%

Medicare for employer 1.45%

Medicare for employee 1.45%