Many clubs, and especially festivals I play at want my SS # since I am the ring leader. I fill out all the paper work they can dish out, and pay my band with checks from my music account which is separate from my personal checking account. I sometimes even pay myself with a check (that I later may deposit it personal account etc.). I have never had any problems, and I have done this for years. I file 1099's on my guys and they all pay taxes bla bla bla or atleast I think they do. I have had trouble with Uncle Sam before, but it was over sales tax, which can be a real bitch if you don't have a lawyer or accountant to fall back on. So I hired a lawyer who is also an accountant. I learned that trick from Jerry Lee down here in E Town. Thankyouverrrymuch. Did I mention the buisness end of the music biz sucks? Nancy
