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posted Feb 29, 2024 5:12:00 PM

Self employed tax deduction for new jersey

I complete a schedule C for my business.  The 1/2 of self-employment taxes is deducted on Schedule 1.  Is this tax deductible for the state of New Jersey as a business expense?  If so, how do you include it in Turbo Tax software?

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Expert Alumni
Feb 29, 2024 5:43:23 PM

No, that is not a business expense. It reduces your Self-employment tax on your federal return that is assessed on your self-employment income. As such is not an expense of doing business.