My husband is self-employed, business is his name and social. I do the paperwork, filing, taxes, record keeping, etc. I have not filed a Sch C for myself. We file married filing jointly, and not a community property state.

Is it possible that I can pay into social security for my work with my husband and NOT be a qualified joint venture, AND NOT have to do payroll/W-2 on myself? If so, how, or what is that situation called, how can I search for more information on the matter?

If he made $50,000 and I earned $20,000 of that, could I enter it all on his Sch C (all our 1099-misc are in his name and SS) then use his "Other Expenses" line to take out my $20,000, and on my Sch C, enter the $20,000 under "General Income?" That seems WAY too easy for the IRS to approve of.

Do I understand correctly that I can't be a contractor to my husband because I would only be working for him, and he's a sole proprietor?

If there is some other option that I'm not considering, please throw it out there.
Thanks!