Kevin Graeme wrote:
> My understanding is that it depends on how they are "hiring" you. If
> you are "freelance" then you are your own company and they pay you
> just like they would pay any other company. If you are doing the "work
> For hire" then they need to give you a 1099.
>
> In my experience, most client's accountants will tell them that they
> need to give you a 1099. I don't know if that's because they don't
> know any better or if it's more devious (there really are devious
> differences), but that's what I've seen. What really sucks is when the
> client gives you the 1099 after the filing date and you now have to go
> back and do an amended return.
>
> The best thing is to have a contract up front describing the nature of
> the business relationship. It can be small print, but if it matters to
> you then spell it out.
>
> -Kevin
>
> On Thu, 24 Jun 2004 16:30:00 -0700, William H Bowen
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > It's been a few years but I think the law says >$600 requires 1099-MISC
> > be filed.
> >
> > And as with all things IRS it's only their problem until the IRS decides
> > its _your_ problem
> >
> > ;-)
> >
> >
> > Tony Weeg wrote:
> >
> > > most don't give me 1099's I just report the income. I guess the just
> > > drop it into a misc. expense, trouble for them I guess???
> > >
> >
> > --
> >
> > will
> >
> > "If my life weren't funny, it would just be true;
> > and that would just be unacceptable."
> > -- Carrie Fisher
> >
> >
>
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