You're basically paying the SE tax in order to be independent, but the Solo 401k higher contributions and all the write-offs are major offsets to that. Check i

You're basically paying the SE tax in order to be independent, but the Solo 401k higher contributions and all the write-offs are major offsets to that. Check into short-term health plans if you don't use much healthcare - esp if you don't need to cover a family. $170/mo. (plus the deduction - effective cost $100) vs. $600/mo for Obamacare.