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Sources & References

IRS Topic No. 554: Self-Employment Tax (SE Tax)
HUD Fair Market Rents: FMR Data 2026
VA Compensation Rates: VA.gov 2026 Rates
Mifflin-St Jeor Equation: Mifflin MD et al., JADA 1990;90(3):375-81
Compendium of Physical Activities: Ainsworth et al., Arizona State University
Protein Requirements: Morton RW et al., Br J Sports Med 2018;52:376–384
WHO BMI Classification: WHO Global Database on BMI
Steps & Mortality: Lee IM et al., JAMA Internal Medicine 2019;179(8):1105-1112
FHA Loan Limits 2026: HUD Mortgagee Letter 2026
Social Security Wage Base 2026: SSA Contribution & Benefit Base
AI API Pricing: Anthropic, OpenAI, Google AI — verified May 2026

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