getting paid to drive a motorhome
Hi everyone, New to the forum, just wanted to pose a question and see if anyone had some input. I'm considering a side job transporting motor-homes. The company is called Horizon Transport. They ...
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2chiefsRus wrote:
You said you need to make $600 per 1000 miles - is that gross or net - i.e. before or after taxes? Are you going to be considered an employee or self-employed - i.e. do you have to pay both halves of the social security?
When I plan our travels, I use 50 cents a mile which is $4.00 per gallon at 8 miles to the gallon. You would likely get more miles to the gallon because the motorhome would be basically empty.
Are you allowed to sleep in the motorhome? Who pays for hotels if not? Do you have to pay for your trip back? Can you tow a car behind for the return trip?
Gross minus fuel...I would sleep in the motorhome and I can get home for free so the only trip expenses would be fuel and food which can be written off. They consider you an independent contractor when you drive for them so all the pay would be on a 1099.
