Calculate Otto’s self-employment tax Calculate the employer’s portion of the nanny tax that they should pay Calculate the nanny’s portion of the tax.

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Julie and Otto are married and file a joint return.  They have a young child who needs care while they work.  Otto is a self-employed architect but also does some part time work as an Uber driver.  From his self-employment he receives $150,000 and from his Uber driving he receives $10,000. They hire a nanny, aged 19 years to watch their child and pay her $190 per week for 40 weeks during the current year (2020).

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  • Calculate Otto’s self-employment tax
  • Calculate the employer’s portion of the nanny tax that they should pay
  • Calculate the nanny’s portion of the tax.

 

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