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If I am still working and file 1099, what’s the best route to still pay into Social security?

Hello, Thank you for reaching out with your question about paying into Social Security while working as a 1099 independent contractor. As a self-employed individual filing a 1099, you are responsible for paying Social Security and Medicare taxes through self-employment taxes. This is done by filing an IRS Schedule SE (Form 1040) to report your…

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