If you earn money as a notary public, mobile notary or notary signing agent, take note: Only some of your income is subject to the self-employment tax. Fees earned for performing official notary services generally aren’t subject to it. But payments for other activities, including courier work, loan signing, document handling and travel may be. When organizing your tax records, separate official notary service payments from all others. You may receive Forms 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC or 1099-K that report gross income or combine different types of payments, so be sure to review these documents carefully. We can help you evaluate payments and ensure you don’t overpay self-employment tax.
