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mdbass
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Oct 27, 2011

Information Discussion for Gate Guards

Thought I'd start a new topic for Gate Guards to use for comments. Like the moderator suggested-keep technical stuff, recipes, mechanical, etc. where they belong. Lets hear from everyone sucking down that caliche dust.

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  • mdbass's avatar
    mdbass
    Explorer
    Feb 28, 2012
    maxx233 wrote:
    and I only had one shot at this (could hardly order as it is, and it's 2 hours round trip to get into town to pick it up.)


    When someone asks about the challenges of gate guarding, this is a prime example. And 2 hours is not that far out of the ordinary, even for groceries!
  • Ajones42's avatar
    Ajones42
    Explorer
    Feb 28, 2012
    mdbass wrote:

    Andy's forum has an excellent tax thread going about this www,myoldrvforum.com. .


    clickable link

    MyOldRV Forum

    Thanks Mark
  • craftiemissy's avatar
    craftiemissy
    Explorer
    Feb 27, 2012
    Ok ladies, Missy here. The next ladies luncheon has been schedule for March 11th, 2012 at 11:30 We are going to go to Chili's in Beeville, TX. Please RSVP me by pm or call me at 417-322-3765, so I can set up the reservation with Chili's. Hope we can have another good turn-out.
  • mdbass's avatar
    mdbass
    Explorer
    Feb 27, 2012
    maxx233 wrote:
    Here's a question for you guys that have been doing this for several years... Taxes - how are they dealt with as a gate guarding couple, presumably working as an independent contractor under 1099 conditions?
    --Does only one of you (the one the check is made out to) file the 1099?
    --As I understand it there are quarterly estimated tax payments due the IRS - for those of us who've only ever used turbotax or a CPA once a year, how are those payments made and 'estimated'?
    --Have you been caught off guard by self employment tax or anything else? Any advice for things to look out for or what to expect for actual liability at the end of the year?


    Andy's forum has an excellent tax thread going about this www,myoldrvforum.com. Any number of web sites will instruct you on how to pay taxes quarterly. You can even do it electronically. It's up to you to decide how much to prepay. My fiance calculates it by making up a faux return and "guesstimates" what we'll need to prepay to avoid owing Uncle Sam. It's easier than it looks. As I recommended, start at myoldrvforum and always get answers from a pro.
  • The_Texan's avatar
    The_Texan
    Explorer
    Feb 27, 2012
    If you have any withheld from other income, and you're within the 80% allowance then usually no, but if you do not have anything withheld and owe some, then your CPA should set up your quarterly tax payment, when he does your taxes. However if you utilize all the options available, you should owe no taxes for a minimum of 5 years and if you were smart, then it should be 10 years or longer.

    Yes, all income is attributable to the one whose name is on the 1099, plus the address where that 1099 was sent, if not a mail forwarding service, is the state of record for filing taxes.

    We have a tax advisor in Nevada that has done ours for a few years and these are items he covered with us. There are other things that need to be addressed, like how you are treated if you are a full timer or have a valid S & B, per diem instead of deductions, etc.
  • maxx233's avatar
    maxx233
    Explorer
    Feb 27, 2012
    Here's a question for you guys that have been doing this for several years... Taxes - how are they dealt with as a gate guarding couple, presumably working as an independent contractor under 1099 conditions?
    --Does only one of you (the one the check is made out to) file the 1099?
    --As I understand it there are quarterly estimated tax payments due the IRS - for those of us who've only ever used turbotax or a CPA once a year, how are those payments made and 'estimated'?
    --Have you been caught off guard by self employment tax or anything else? Any advice for things to look out for or what to expect for actual liability at the end of the year?
  • The_Texan's avatar
    The_Texan
    Explorer
    Feb 27, 2012
    Have him check with the pipeline companies, like First Call or Bennett construction. They hire trackhoe operators and are about a year behind in their business. Those two are working in the Pawnee area right now.
  • GGup's avatar
    GGup
    Explorer
    Feb 27, 2012
    Anyone know of a company that is hiring good backhoe operators? I have a friend that would like to work for a year or so and has had his own construction company before. He is a good operator.

    Just looking for companies that might be looking. I see a lot of CDL people needed on banners.

    Either post here so others know also or PM me. Thanks
  • The_Texan's avatar
    The_Texan
    Explorer
    Feb 26, 2012
    maxx233 wrote:
    Where did you get your 22' flag pole? I was thinking of that as I wondered through lowes looking for a solution to mount the antenna, but they didn't have them there :/ I'm only $10 vested in my conduit solution, I wouldn't mind going with a real flag pole still if it's sturdy enough.. Would be slightly *more* easily portable than what I've got now I figure lol
    RV flag pole guys
  • maxx233's avatar
    maxx233
    Explorer
    Feb 26, 2012
    Where did you get your 22' flag pole? I was thinking of that as I wondered through lowes looking for a solution to mount the antenna, but they didn't have them there :/ I'm only $10 vested in my conduit solution, I wouldn't mind going with a real flag pole still if it's sturdy enough.. Would be slightly *more* easily portable than what I've got now I figure lol

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