[BenKenobi]

I’m a private contractor for tax purposes. So yes I’m ‘self-employed’.

Seeing as my refund hasn’t shown up, then yes, I’m paying effectively 15 percent, which is the same as Romney.

[Larry Lucido]

I’m sure I don’t have to tell you to save all your receipts. There are lots of perfectly legitimate business expenses including mileage, business cards and even some meals that can reduce your taxable income.