Linda Fox

Yes, and I am on the web to see if this is really legal. I have read one case where a very similar type business paying 1099 earnings had this teacher who applied for unemployment and since her earnings were too low she included the 1099 earnings and a suit followed. The IRS concluded that it was wages not 1099 earnings and the Karate studio had to pay all the back taxes for all employees for 5 years plus penalties. If USSD gets caught or if someone sues, the dojo may be in financial straits{the independent contractor contract did not hold up in court}.

Getting a xmas gift for my grandson and not sure which brand to choose? He currently has a Black 16oz Shureido but it cost $225 and only lasted a little over a year! Looks good all the time and you can hear the snap when he kicks and it never wrinkles. I have looked at the Tokaido which is very similar and at the same price range as the Sureido. I am looking next at the Juka which cost $98 and at the Hayashi which cost $58. Both are 14oz heavyweight. He has just earned his red belt for being a sensei and has 3 more belts to go before he starts the black belt climb to master. He is 17 and a uniform is a status symbol but I sure hate to spend the bucks if he wears it out that fast. Any help would be welcome.