Moving Someplace With More Baseball

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Armadillo_Blue

My current work schedule keeps me out of most high school games, so I have made a "career" out of travel teams and fall ball. The travel teams here start playing evening double headers in April and the weekend tournaments start then also.

You could pick up a different sport for the fall / winter. I find it keeps me "fresher" for spring / summer baseball than when I also did fall baseball.

[Armadillo_Blue]

I have thought about that, Bob.

I have fellow umpires encouraging me to try wrestling and volleyball. The problem is I don't have the passion for those other sports that I do for baseball.

If I dont move that will certainly be something I would explore.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Armadillo_Blue

I have thought about that, Bob.

I have fellow umpires encouraging me to try wrestling and volleyball. The problem is I don't have the passion for those other sports that I do for baseball.

If I dont move that will certainly be something I would explore.

You don't know until you try them. I've found there's nothing like being part of a football crew. And basketball is, to me, a great challenge and a lot of fun.

[Tim C]

Jeff:

Your post doesn't really make sense.

How could you jump to a conclusion that because something is considered a hobby you wouldn't pay taxes?

I have paid taxes on all my "hobby money" for the last 41 years. I paid taxes on Baseball Umpiring, Basketball Officiating, caddying, and now my new hobby.

I really don't even get your post to be honest.

T

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Tim C

Jeff:

Your post doesn't really make sense.

How could you jump to a conclusion that because something is considered a hobby you wouldn't pay taxes?

I have paid taxes on all my "hobby money" for the last 41 years. I paid taxes on Baseball Umpiring, Basketball Officiating, caddying, and now my new hobby.

I really don't even get your post to be honest.

T

I did not jump to a conclusion. I just do not see something where I have to keep track of more data about pay or schedule than I would on another job and equate it as not a job of some kind. Then again there are many officials that do not claim their money, so I would see your point.

If you do not get that I really do not know what to tell you.

Oh well.

Peace

[jchamp]

Originally Posted by Tim C

Jeff:

Your post doesn't really make sense.

How could you jump to a conclusion that because something is considered a hobby you wouldn't pay taxes?

I have paid taxes on all my "hobby money" for the last 41 years. I paid taxes on Baseball Umpiring, Basketball Officiating, caddying, and now my new hobby.

I really don't even get your post to be honest.

T

Your point is absolutely true. If there is any documentation regarding the "hobby money", (1099, W2, etc.) and it is not reported, it will start raising flags. If someone gets audited and it is determined that any of the past three years worth of returns had omitted income, then the previous seven years can be investigated. They won't (likely) drill you for missing a couple hundred dollars worth of 1099's. Guys working strictly seasonally, who are almost exclusively paid in cash with no or few records, are often told by their tax pro's to just not worry about it. But when records are made that link your SSN to your work, it's a good idea to just suck it up and report your income. You can do it on Schedule C, and keep track of your expenses so that you can deduct a lot of your business expenses.

[SAump]

SD, Ca.
Houston and Dallas, TX

[realistic]

Atlanta is a place where you can ump 2 a day for about 8 months out of the year. All levels and not a bad place if you want to work college as well.

[kylejt]

I'm biased, but why wouldn't you want to live in San Diego?

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by kylejt

I'm biased, but why wouldn't you want to live in San Diego?

Hm, something about the Richter scale...it'll come to me...

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by kylejt

I'm biased, but why wouldn't you want to live in San Diego?

One reason is that the real estate on in the Sea of Tranquility is cheaper than the San Diego area.

[Forest Ump]

Originally Posted by kylejt

I'm biased, but why wouldn't you want to live in San Diego?

too close to Mexico?

[IowaMike]

Originally Posted by kylejt

I'm biased, but why wouldn't you want to live in San Diego?

I lived there for over 6 years. Have always regretted moving back to the midwest. Every part of the country has its pros and cons, but there are a lot of great reasons to live in San Diego. Sure would be nice to umpire in weather that is 76 degrees and sunny nearly every day, vice the 90 degree and up high humidity days here in Iowa.

[bossman72]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

You could pick up a different sport for the fall / winter. I find it keeps me "fresher" for spring / summer baseball than when I also did fall baseball.

Be careful what you wish for! I did that with football and totally fell in love with it. So instead of being a "Baseball guy who also does football," I am now a "Football guy who also does baseball." It's where I belong

[SAump]

Originally Posted by Armadillo_Blue

Does anyone out there have any suggestions on where to move. I would like someplace that not only has a long baseball season but also has a need for umpires so I could jump right in with a busy schedule.

I have family in Las Vegas but they don't know what the umpiring situation is there. I can find associations on the web but would prefer some first hand accounts if anyone has the time and inclination to share.

Thanks.

Plenty of armadillos living inside of Houston or Dallas.
The traffic may present a problem. Gotta love the heat.