Susan Generated $55,000 of Net Earnings from the Conduct of a Tax

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Essay

Susan generated $55,000 of net earnings from the conduct of a tax preparation business that she operated during the tax-filing season.She also received wages of $68,300 from her full-time job.Compute the self-employment taxes due for 2016.

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Definitions:

Cord Blood

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Fresh Blood

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Mechanical Ventilation

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