If the person making the statement answers question 4(a) “Yes,” obtain the following information in (b):

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  type of business (e.g., shoe repair)

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  last tax year's gross income (for the tax year before application)

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  last tax year's net income (profit) or loss

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  this tax year's expected net income or loss

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  the dates of self-employment.

Explain any significant decrease in net income from the last tax year to the current tax year in “Remarks.”

1. a. 

   Explain to a self-employed individual that they should submit evidence of their net earnings (or loss) from self-employment after the current taxable year ends.

2. b. 

   List the assets of the business in questions 6-12 if the SSA-8010-BK is being completed for anyone other than an ineligible child.

3. c. 

   If the person alleges no self-employment activity, go to question 5.