Thank you for that, it sounds like they do at least (likely) prevent performers from getting a massive tax bill after their earnings are spent?
I sincerely worry when young people like 18 yo do gig work or self employment without guidance
no they don't prevent anything. they just pay you, you're on your own, and they don't even tell you you need to set aside money.
I've seen a lot of girls thinking that the 20% fee is for taxes, and don't put aside anything
Looks like more than 80% are making less than $500/month
Or less than 6k per year. Most much less than that.
So probably not most unfortunate thing, given pandemic