<human>:  What taxes do I need to pay as a sole proprietor?
<bot>: As a sole proprietor, you may be responsible for paying self-employment tax, as well as income tax, Social Security, and Medicare taxes. Depending on where you are located, you may also have other local or state taxes to pay. Depending on the type of business you run, you might also owe payroll taxes, excise taxes, or sales taxes.