I am a Notary Public and for years have not paid SE taxes as provided for in the IRS code. Schedule SE instructions clearly define that to declare your income is not taxable for SE purposes, that you go to 1040 Schedule 2, Item 4 and enter, “Exempt—Notary”.
This language is found under the heading, "Income and Losses Not Included in Net Earnings From Self-Employment" of the Instructions. "If you had no other income subject to SE tax, enter “Exempt—Notary” on Schedule 2 (Form 1040), line 4. Don’t file Schedule SE."
The 2020 version of TurboTax does not allow me to enter text or modify the amount listed on this line. It seems to me in past versions there was a check box to exempt Notary Public income or asked how much income was exempt.
HELP!
