Vanessa A
Expert Alumni

After you file

Yes, the self-employment income is what is increasing your taxes.  You would be paying 15.3% SE taxes on top of your ordinary rate of 12%. 

 

Your effective tax rate is your tax liability divided by your total taxable income. 

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