i never imagined this...

Prior to preproduction, I knew certain firsts were in store:  first time working with a casting director, first time directing SAG actors, and first time hiring a crew.

I never imagined that I would be learning about the differences between an employee and an independent contractor, how to withhold taxes on the W-2, and how to complete 1099 forms.

Aaaaahhhhyyyyiiii.

There are countless ways to spell the sound my vocal cords has been repetitively making, but that comes pretty close.

Many visits to the IRS website and phone calls to the California employment development department later, I can fudge my way through this process.  I think.  When it comes to Uncle Sam, or Aunt Sammi, one little mistake could spell doom.

Better make sure I cross every t and dot every i.