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 when self-employment income is 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 false. Employees who have a business in addition to their regular employment are still subject to the self-employment tax on the net earnings from their self-employment activity, even if FICA is withheld on their wages from their regular employment.

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