DanaB
Expert Alumni

Deductions & credits

It is most likely caused by the self-employment tax, check Schedule 4, line 57.  If you are self-employed you still have to pay the self-employment tax even if that income is excluded. 

You can preview your 1040:

  1. On the left side of your screen, select Tax Tools, then Tools.
  2. Under Tool Center, select View Tax Summary.
  3. On the left side of your screen, select Preview my 1040.