<prompt> Human: So I made 3600 as a independent contractor, as my only source of income Yes, I know im poor as fuck, FeelsBadMan. Trying to file my taxes, it says I owe 504 for self employment taxes. Which doesnt seem right? Is there any way to not pay self employment taxes?Assistant: it says I owe 504 for self employment taxes. Which doesnt seem right?That does sound about right. I think its 15.3. Is there any way to not pay self employment taxes?No, theyre social security and medicare taxes paid by both employee and employer. They are unavoidable. Human: Are there any sort of deductions or anything I can see if I have to help reduce that? Because I dont have 500 just laying around...  <response>: Only legitimate business expenses. 