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Old 2005-01-16, 06:43 AM   #18
frankthetank
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Quote:
Originally posted by Greenguy
I say I hate them, but a wise man once told me back in the day when I got my 1st big sponsor check - I think it was for $2k - I was complaining that I had to pay taxes on it (about $700 at the time) He asked me if I'd rather have $1300 after taxes or have nothing at all.

I thought about it & said I'd rather have the $1300.

Ever since that day, I don't see the number on the check, I see a % of that number
A business deal can only be called a business deal, if you can convince the tax office that it wasn´t a business deal. (Henry Ford, if I´m right)
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