All of the following statements regarding self-employment income/tax are true except:
A)The self-employment tax is imposed on net earnings from self-employment over $400.
B)Self-employment tax is computed separately for married individuals filing joint returns.
C)Independent contractors are subject to self-employment tax on the amount of net earnings from the self-employment activity.
D)Employees who have a business in addition to their regular employment are not subject to the self-employment tax since FICA is withheld on their wages.

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This statement is not true. Employees who have a business in addition to their regular employment are still subject to self-employment tax on their net earnings from that self-employment activity. FICA is only withheld on their wages from their regular employment.

All of the Following Statements Regarding Self-Employment Income/tax Are True