dmertz
Level 15

Deductions & credits

The qualified business income deduction can only reduce income taxes, not self-employment taxes.  Income is already far too low to be subject to income taxes.

 

The balance due is coming from self-employment taxes.  That is partially being covered by so refundable tax credit on Form 1040 line 18, perhaps Earned Income Credit if she is age 25 or over, or maybe American Opportunity Credit.