IRS Publication 17 — Your Federal Income Tax (Individuals)
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“Self-Employed Persons Y ou are self-employed if you: • Carry on a trade or business as a sole pro- prietor, • Are an independent contractor, • Are a member of a partnership, or • Are in business for yourself in any other way.”
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