Hey everyone. I had a question or two about being a contract instructor. I'm supposed to be a contracted instructor at the airport I work at. Rather than point out a name of who it is I'll just call the business "FBO." The thing is, I've heard that if you have to buy your own "FBO" logo'd clothing (especially if you are required to wear it) you aren't contract. Also I've read that if your student pays "FBO" then you get paid from "FBO" (after they take their $25 cut) then that's another good sign that you aren't contract. I also have a boss or two. Doesn't sound very contract to me. I also signed a paper when I was hired that said I'll take care of my own Social Security/Workmans Comp./ State and Federal taxes. So I called my boss to ask about these things and he said I'm a 1099. The boss also said that I can make more money this way as long as I stay on top of things and put something aside for April. I don't know taxes too well yet, seeing as I'm only 21 and haven't filed more than 2 or 3 of my own returns. So help me out guys and girls, does this sound fishy to anyone? I'm going to an H&R Block to seek some help soon, but until then does anyone have their 2 cents to throw in?

P.S. I'll let you all know the details from the H&R Block people because I'm sure I'm not the only one questioning this.