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While looking over NHRA's 2008 Tax return I came across this little jewel in the section for independent contractors compensation. They paid one Jason Peters of Eloy,AZ., $106,125. Can anyone guess what this payment was for? Well I'll tell you. Parachute jumper. I wonder whose cousin or brother-in law he is?

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WOW, I'm in the wrong business.

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WOW! I did that once and it was a blast! But I paid them to kick me out of the plane! I didn't know they were supposed to pay me to do it! And pay me so well!!!!! Jim

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$4600 / National event. Even at one jump per event factor his travel time, airfare, lodging, meals, and rental of a plane he can jump out of. Plus I'd guess he has to carry his own insurance which probably isn't cheap in that line of work.

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I think the army gave me an extra $50.00 per month.

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Tim
Your right, and what the expenses don't eat, since he is an Independent Contractor, he has to pay 15.3% SS, 20-26% Fed Tax and likely 6% State tax on what he pulls out for pay. That takes care of over 40% of what is left. Not too much all considered.
Harry
My Haz. duty pay was 90/mo. in 73-74

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i guess my point is why would you use the association's money to pay a parachute jumper?

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Oh, I thought your point was something else since you seemed to be claiming Nepotism. He is just part of the show. NHRAs effort to keep a stuntman off the doles of unemployment.

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Didn't a jumper die after hitting the jersey wall at Pomona a few years back?