Air Force 1099

I was going to apply for the "Camp Host" position at Ellison AFB in Rapid City, SD. The person in charge told me that they were not required to issue a 1099 at then end of season in the amount of $2000 to $3000 for your site. You're not being paid for service, just getting site and utilities. Sounds like they will have a hard time getting "Camp Hosts". Not sure if the other FAMCAMP for other branches are doing the same thing. Bob

I agree camp hosts should be paid, in addition to getting a free site. But you'd be surprised how many camp hosts positions (civilian and military) ONLY get a free site. at Gila Bend FamCamp, AZ - the camp host there doesn't even get a free site. It's 100% volunteer! MANY military campground camp hosts are for a free site only. They are not considered employees, just volunteers.

A county park we recently stayed at requires their hosts to work 20 hrs EACH a week for a free site. No pay. At this campground's rates, this works out to be being compensated $2.75/hr each.

But not everyone needs, or wants, the additional income. There's plenty of volunteers out there who are willing to work for site only.

I thought that I remember reading that the IRS considers free site as income. Therefor the campgrounds must issue a 1099.

I will have to go back & check my sources. ???

1SG Ed Marynik, AUS, ret

Site rent is waived in lieu of compensation. That is the classic definition of income and if the IRS finds out about it someone will be in trouble. They are trying to go under the table and that works "until someone gets hurt."

The good news is that there is a shortage of workcampers and locations are starting to have to up the ante to get the help.

Glenn

I've checked it out. From the IRS webpage:

Generally, meals, lodging, clothing, services and other payments in kind are subject to Social Security and Medicare taxes, as are wages paid in cash. However, meals are not taxable wages if furnished for the employer’s convenience and on the employer’s premises. Lodging is not taxable if furnished for the employer’s convenience, on the employer’s premises and as a condition of employment.

If any campsite asks me to stay there, I don't see why I should have to be taxed on the site or be charged for the campsite (other than working for the site).