I did not file any social security tax in 2017 due to 0 income, my accountant said to pay a full social security tax (and medicare tax?) for future benefits. How?

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You can only pay SS and Medicare (Self-employment) taxes on your SE profits. You said they were zero. Ask your Accountant to clarify what he/she meant.

You are required by law to claim all of your SE income and expenses.

Hi, need to enter 1099-Rs but Turbo Tax does not give option. Am under 65 but have taken required minimum distributions because accounts are inherited (death benefits).

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I did not file any social security tax in 2017 due to 0 income, my accountant said to pay a full social security tax (and medicare tax?) for future benefits. How?

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