I have been looking at Southern Cross, reviewing their website, and reading opinions folks have about the company, etc., for over a year.
In December, I decided it would be interesting for a variety of reasons. I submitted an application of interest. I didn't hear anything, and assumed they were not interested.
However, today, I recieved a call from Mr. Cullin Broome regarding the application I sent.
After being retired for almost 9 years, I am seriously considering going to work for Southern Cross, assuming the interest is mutual. Interview, training location, assignments, etc.
The only issue I have any concern about at this stage, is state income tax issues when working in an income tax state. I receive a comfortable annuity, and concerned whether it makes sense to work in an income tax state. I am currently a Florida resident (no state income tax).
Can anyone recommend a tax preparer that can provide sound advice; And/Or, does anyone else fit into this type of situation?
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As far as this job is concerned, you do not pay income tax in any State you work in (other than if your home of record State has one).
For example, our home of record is Tennessee. That State does not have an income tax (at least not on wages) We are paid just like we would be if we were only working in TN. The fact that we work in multiple states makes no difference. We are not paid by a company that is not headquartered in those States, nor are we residents of those States.
I think it has to do with the length of time you work in a State, other than your own, and the distance from your home of record. But the people at SCC know what is allowed and can explain it to you if you have further questions.
If you are working within (I think) 100 miles of your home of record, then you do get Federal Income Tax taken out of your per diem though.
Hope this helps answer your question.
Also, SCC is notorious for not calling you back in a timely fashion once you submit an application. You have to hound them. But on the other hand, they don't seem to mind the hounding. :-)
Thanks for your response. That is what I have been trying to determine. As a Florida resident, there is no income tax.
So, I wanted to determine if I worked in a state with a tax, if I have to file in that state, and also would my annuity be taxed by that state as well for the time I worked there.
Thanks for clearing that up.
I just printed the application from the SCC website, filled it out and sent it in sometime in DEC. I forgot all about it until I got the call today. I know they are concerned about writing skills, legibility, etc. I never talked to anyone until today. Everything I have seen, they appear to be a pretty good group of folks to work for. When I retired, I told DW, if I got bored, I think about doing something constructive, or was that destructive. Not really bored, but want to do something different for awhile. SCC is the only job I have tripped across that seems interesting, and something I would enjoy doing. Maybe it will be a mutual fit for SCC and me.
Again, thanks for taking your time to explain how the tax issue works for you.
I put in an ap with SCC beginning of January, followed up with E-Mails and phone calls and when I had no response had written them off. I got a call a couple of days ago. Sounded good so I signed up, will start 1st of April. Mr Broome answered the Tax question. Said their payroll company was multi-state and would pay me out of Florida, so will not have to file in every state I work. My son worked on the road and moved about every six months. Said filing in every state he worked was a real pain. Every thing I have heard, is that they are a pretty good company to work for.
Bruce & Nena
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followed by a little blue Wrangler
It used to be, and may still be, true that in VA you paid taxes on any money made in VA If it wasn't taxed in your state. Money made anywhere else or made by you as a Resident of another state was not considered. Most states tax you on money made in their state - it's usually taken out of your check and you have to file to get any back.
Currently, SCC has no work in VA, so at the moment that would be a mute point.
When you work for SCC you work for a GA company. Your paycheck comes from GA. You do not make your money in whatever state they send you to. You make your money in GA.
I don't know if GA has an income tax but I have never paid income tax in GA since I am a TN resident. (and I live more than 100 miles from where SCC has its offices, so my per dium is not taxed)
Just as BC did...If you have questions about tax subjects as it pertains to this job or company, please call the home office and ask them the regulations.
Hey Montemnt
I too am one of the YOUNG Guns Young 63 and kicking high. This deal almost sounds to good to be true???
montemnt wrote: hi jan
i too am one of the young ones 51 been fultimeing over 10 years this feb will have worked for scc for 6 years i still think it is the best job i ever had. do both of yall work for scc?
u are going to meet and work with some of the best people in the world (i think they all work for scc)
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