I found the Clarifications and Comments more helpful than the actual
answer... I had already read that page on the IRS website before
coming here (if I could understand the IRS's obfuscating instructions
I wouldn't need an answer from an expert).

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Thanks to all for your support.  I will follow your recommendations
and hope that I dont have to deal with another attorney for a very
long time.

This is a complex issue as it involves not only the legalize of the
contract in question but also the varied circumstances of the work
conditions, so it is difficult to address thoroughly without
professional knowledge in both the tax and legal arenas.

However, the answer you gave was very detailed and beyond what I had
accomplished in my googling on this matter. I see that you googled
'"section 1706" withholding' - a good pick. And the link you came up
with, http://www.twc.state.tx.us/ui/tax/manuals/audit/aud_ch3_4.html,
was a real fine as it clarifies the situation from the view of an IRS
auditor.

Also the link "http://timelord01.home.sprynet.com/accm/faq.htm#8.2"
was a great find as well.

Not only did I find more information on this issue from your answer
but I learned how to use google more effectively.

Excellent research !

Thank you.

Very thorough, thanks for taking the time to provide a full and clear answer.

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Offered a solution that was better than I anticipated.

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Thank you!

Excellent answer thanks. All the references make the diffreence. Very prompt.

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A very fast and thorough response, that took a few hours. The links were valuable.

Excellent work, Thank you very much.

Really helpful. Not only he did answer my question, he helped me with
tax stuff too. Thanks a lot.

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This is a simple answer to what I think is a complex question.  The
answer is as high level as science can explain.  I still think that
there is some experimentation that can be done here to prove that we
can increase the speed of light.  I am certain - I beleive in God -
certain that we are able to increase the speed of light in a universe
this size.

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thanks so much for the great answer it really has answered my
question.  Your first response about your wife was also a wonderful
eye opener, I would hope that sometime I might explain that to my
daugher in law, it does make so much sense.....

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This is exactly the information I was looking for. The research was
not just a short succint answer, but went into some historical
background; which is what
I was hoping for. A very intuitive researcher.

Outstanding reply.

The answer was very clear and the spreadsheet came thru perfectly. The
alternative suggestion is very well taken. I did not ask the question
perfectly, but I still can see the situation much more clearly. It was
very important to have this answer this weekend, so the timing is
perfect for us to have time to discuss what to do. Please accept $5
tip.

Thank you for clearing up my misconceptions.
DNA is a fascinating, but obviously very complex, subject.

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Excellent resources & quality links. 
very helpful & clear & my google researcher knew a fair amount on the topic too.

Trinity

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Great work. Thank you very much.  Couldn't ask for a better answer.

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great

Thanks for a timely, precise and complete answer to my question.

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What a great response, I'm glad I brought my question here!

Thank you, Richard, for helping to clear my mind on this issue.  I
guess it's all technical in the ways how people deal with it, or not. 
It's also nice to know how my state's view is on this matter.

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Good answer, promptly delivered.

Cheers,

D

Thanks.