RE: Boring Topic But necessary

["Chris Michalek" <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

To avoid potential tax problems never take cash. Have a contract. 
Have the club 1099-misc you and you do the same with your
subordinates.


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>---- Original Message ----
>From: jandkday@xxxxxxxxxxx
>To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: RE: Boring Topic But necessary
>Date: Fri, 7 May 2004 23:05:27 -0400
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>> How do you guys handle the tax man?  I just realized that as
>bandleader I am getting checks and then giving the guys cash. 
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>>which means I am potentially liable for the whole wad not just a 1/5
>of it (5-piece)
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>>Do you give out 1099's? 
>>Try not to take checks?
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>>    I apologize for this snooze fest and I really hate taxes &
>insurance but I would appreciate any insight from 
>>the esteemed harpers.
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>>James