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posted Feb 24, 2023 3:39:41 PM

Notary exempt to schedule SE causes an error

Adding "Notary Exempt" to schedule SE causes an error in TurboTax review even though that is what IRS publication says.

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Expert Alumni
Feb 24, 2023 6:39:48 PM

Here are instructions from @AnnetteB to enter your Notary income as exempt from SE tax:

 

If you are using the TurboTax CD/downloaded Home and Business version, use these steps: 

  • Go to the Business tab at the top of the screen
  • Scroll to the Business Taxes section
  • Click Start or Update beside Business Taxes
  • Click Start or Update beside Self-Employment tax
  • Click Make Adjustments and enter your net income earned as a notary

If you are using the TurboTax Online Self-Employed version, use these steps:

  • Go to Other Tax Situations at the top of the screen
  • Scroll to Business Taxes and Deductions section
  • Click Start or Revisit beside Self-Employment tax
  • Click Make Adjustments and enter your net income earned as a notary