Rich, you are close
 

It is $600 not $400. Also if you receive more than $600 from one outfit for services (like a school for example) they have to file a Form 1099.

Got it, that's probably what I was thinking of. Thanks!

Now, here's my real beef. Why is anyone whining about this? Why are people lining up to do these games, and then complaining about the process to get there? It is what it is. I mean, PAID umpires are in such short supply, and some of you are complaining about being shut out of volunteering for LL games. STFU!


The "whining" comes from people who are trying to figure out how a big time organization can sell itself as an above board no hokey-pork volunteer umpire group while receiving gift cards ..some amounting to enough to trade-in (right) for Sea Kayaks and all associated gear, but can still work "big post season games ie:district and above. While others who opt for cash..like the guy who wants a second job for pocket money..is trying to help an organization and himself, gets pissed-on.

And before I get ripped for being bitter...I don't do LL for reasons too many to list here.

Just don't pass oneself off as a volunteer with a backdoor compensation package that doesn't get 1099'd as taking the high ground.

Flame on.....

to R. Patrino....you know that about every 200 or so LL thread I gotta chime in !Oh how I don't miss those days.... Can't help it my friend:)

griff

..and when you finish buying that land, you can make another trip to CDP ;)

My conclusion is, this issue greatly troubles you, and it is a valid position. However, you damage your case through continued ranting on the same point, accusing others of hidden motives, and general peevishness caused by the forum's apparent unwillingness to take the Banner of Nole's Truth and storm the battlements with you.

Good luck, Don (Quixote) :D

Lman
You are very perceptive and Don is my real name. almost scary!!!! Nobody will be on my side .I'm used to it . Sorry if the ranting disturbed you.I'm over it now.May I return to my padded cell?

Rich is actually correct. The self-employment tax (FICA/SS) only has to be paid if you make over $400. The income tax (Fed. Withholding on a paycheck) is charged on everything you earn.

You are, however, correct, on the $600 single payer 1099 requirement.

Don't misunderstand, I sympathize with your position. But personal attacks on anyone who may dare to offer another POV is counterproductive.

I disagree. Oh, and you're an idiot for thinking otherwise, LMan.............:p

Tim.

I think that W-port should quietly drop the policy about paid umpires. Don't ask, don't tell.

Continue to have unpaid umps at Regionals and WS, fine. That's all the general populace and media care about--if they even give a thought to it.

Give me an arbiter who has experience with HS, Legion, BRuth, etc. (with a sub-specialty in LL) over the chap who does solely volunteer LL any day of the week.

I can already feel the flames.


Ace in CT

You go Griff!! We have been down the road a few times ourselves, have we not?

Well, sure, but what if that arbiter had been paid with IHOP coupons? :eek:

And he says IHOP like its a 'bad' thing...sheeze.

IHOP ? Is that where one-legged waitresses (or servers, if you prefer) work ? :D

You're thinking of Eileen over at the drive-thru. Or else Irene at the Japanese place.