Re: FWD: Getting started as a part-time freelancer

[Goober Writer <gooberwriter -at- yahoo -dot- com>]

> I've received a 17-page contract, and I'm not sure
> what to
> look for in there. Will I need to make additional
> payments
> to the IRS beyond my usual withholding? I'm not in a
> position to consult with a lawyer and accountant
> right now;
> that would cost more than I'll make on the first
> job!

Consult a lawyer. The cost for this kind of contract
review is minimal ($100 give or take a few bucks), and
could save you from problems down the road.

Most contract jobs I take don't require a lengthy
contract on my part, and I can therefore bypass the
need for a lawyer. But, if your prospective client
already has contract written up, it may be best to
have someone review it with you to make sure it's a
sound agreement (and so you're 100% clear as to your involvement).

=====
Goober Writer
(because life is too short to be inept)

"As soon as you hear the phrase "studies show",
immediately put a hand on your wallet and cover your groin."
      -- Geoff Hart

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