1099

[carl meyer]

One more reason that you really are an independent contractor is if your
hours are set by yourself.

Carl Meyer Santa Clara, Ca.

pianolover@worldspy.net wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> just finished my very first day as a floor tuner. I did a total of 4 which included one big PR.  One thing I've noticed about new pianos..they are most always around A442, or more. (unless they've been sitting around unsold for a long time and flattened out)  In this case, I asked the owner if he thought I should tune them at that pitch, without lowering them to A440, and he concurred..they'll flatten out in short order due to the new strings strecthing. Also, once I stored my FAC, I then offset to whatever the average +deviation was; between +8 to +10. They all came out nicely. I love my new job and hope to work there for a good while. I also hope to be doing my share of warranty tunings as well.
> 
> I have a question for other floor tuners out there, (In California) like me who have not yet started there own business. Even though we work for a piano store, we are (at least in my case) considered  "independant contactors", and we get a  "1099" form at the end of the year. Do we have to make quarterly statements, or just pay our taxes at the end of the year? I appreciate any help in this area, until I can meet with an accountant, which may not be for a while.
> 
> Best wishes,
> 
> Terry Peterson
> 
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