I know there is a lot of conflicting information when it comes to taxes owed once you retire. Unfortunately, not all of it is true. The self-employment tax rules apply no matter how old you are and even if you are already receiving Social Security or Medicare.

Please view Who Must Pay Self-Employment Tax? included in the IRS link below for verification.

https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/self-employment-tax-social-security-an...