Do i get to deduct half of the self employment tax

[ToddL]

Yes, you can deduct the "employer's share" of self-employment income from your taxable income. It isn't a direct credit (reduction) to your taxes, just a deduction from whatever your income was.

The program will do this automatically if you have to pay self-employment tax.

It appears on Line 27 of Form 1040. See the attached screenshot.