Are IRA contributions deductible from self-employment taxes?

Do IRA contributions reduce my business income so as to reduce both federal income taxes and SS/ Medicare taxes?

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Are IRA contributions deductible from self-employment taxes?

No. Deductible IRA contributions reduce your AGI, but not your business income. So they reduce your income tax, but not your self-employment tax.

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Are IRA contributions deductible from self-employment taxes?

No. Deductible IRA contributions reduce your AGI, but not your business income. So they reduce your income tax, but not your self-employment tax.

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