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Level 3
posted Jun 10, 2021 12:37:54 AM

As clergy, I get a W-2 as an employee for income taxes, but I'm considered self-employed for SS

Am I an employee (thus, this credit wouldn't apply to me) or self-employed (I can qualify for the credit)?  Adding the credit significantly impacts my tax burden so I appreciate your guidance.

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Level 15
Jun 10, 2021 2:29:15 AM

there are dozens of credits, which one in particular?  is the statutory employee box checked on your W-2

Level 3
Jun 10, 2021 8:43:45 AM

Mike, thank you for the questions!  Box 13 is unchecked on my w-2 so I am not a statutory employee. 

One of the credits under the deductions and credits section is shown as “Tax relief related to COVID-19.”  Under that, two of the options are “self-employed sick leave credit” and “self employed family leave credit.”  It seems I’m qualified to seek these credits based on their descriptions but I want to make sure I’m considered self employed.  Thanks so much for your help!!

Level 3
Jun 12, 2021 12:54:50 PM

Hi, Mike,

If you have the chance to reply this weekend, Texans have until Tuesday to file and I would love your insight, please.  Really appreciate your help!

Level 15
Jun 12, 2021 7:22:36 PM

@AggieJen 

 

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