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In reply to the discussion: What should the response be to someone wanting to be paid in cash for a service? [View all]1-Old-Man
(2,667 posts)48. I am happy to pay anyone in cash who desires it
These past few years I've been dealing more and more with cash. Its better that way.
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What should the response be to someone wanting to be paid in cash for a service? [View all]
phylny
Feb 2013
OP
If you trust her to be in your house, why don't you trust her to pay her taxes?
slackmaster
Feb 2013
#1
If I had doubts about someone's honesty WRT paying taxes, I wouldn't let that person...
slackmaster
Feb 2013
#91
Tell her there are IRS implications and that you are concerned. If she says something negative
Lint Head
Feb 2013
#3
You don't have to do this when you hire independent contractors, who control their own work.
pnwmom
Feb 2013
#43
Yes but there are millions of those small fries cheating the system. I would not be surprised
doc03
Feb 2013
#10
Hmm. I know a few myself and they don't make enough money to qualify for income tax. They are poor.
Pisces
Feb 2013
#17
What about Self Employment taxes (aka FICA, aka Social Security and Medicare taxes)?
kelly1mm
Feb 2013
#76
Just make sure you file the W-2 or whatever tax forms are required, then the taxes are her problem.
backscatter712
Feb 2013
#13
Sadly, per the IRS's statistics, this is one of the largest ares to generate revenue.
joeglow3
Feb 2013
#60
CYA: Give her the cash, with a receipt, make her sign for it, and send her a W-2 form.
backscatter712
Feb 2013
#11
I dont see most housekeepers making that much per year that she would have to pay income tax. Maybe
Pisces
Feb 2013
#14
What about SE taxes? AKA FICA/SS/medicare taxes? That is 15.625% over $400. Should
kelly1mm
Feb 2013
#78
Pay her however she wishes and get a receipt. After that, it's really not your concern.
kestrel91316
Feb 2013
#16
She is hidding something. Chances are she isn't paying her employees taxes or
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2013
#25
LOL yes cows. She raised and sold cows and put the money in her social security because
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2013
#98
Maybe she finds cash more convenient. Her tax affairs are none of your business. (nt)
Nye Bevan
Feb 2013
#29
Honestly, I would consider using the cash payment as a negotiating point for a better rate.
maggiesfarmer
Feb 2013
#30
Nobody is obligated to accept checks or credit and it's impolite not to mind your own business.
JVS
Feb 2013
#49
When I pay someone to do something, I pay them in whatever tender they ask, but I generally ask for
Zorra
Feb 2013
#51
Everytime you pay cash at the store you don't know if they are paying taxes on it!
indie9197
Feb 2013
#55
I go for the cash discount every once in awhile. I don't agreee with someone really scamming
brewens
Feb 2013
#58
It could be as simple as the fact that she had a negative balance at HER bank..
Ghost in the Machine
Feb 2013
#67
Why?? She could have had rubber checks from other clients that bounced..
Ghost in the Machine
Feb 2013
#77
I get amazed when people are suspicious of you for wanting a cash transaction.
Sadiedog
Feb 2013
#73
When shit happens as it has, and people are shoved into marginalized society they create
lonestarnot
Feb 2013
#74
Seems like an awful lot of people are worried about how other people pay their taxes....
OldDem2012
Feb 2013
#75
I have been stiffed by checks, usually rich people, so dont assume it has anything to do with taxes
larkrake
Mar 2013
#101
I'm sure there are lots of house cleaning services that follow the law and do a good job
ThomThom
Mar 2013
#102
My dentist gives me a discount if I pay her in cash (not checks, not credit card but greenbacks) I
Raine
Mar 2013
#115
I have clients who always pay in cash. Should I suspect they are tax cheats?
riderinthestorm
Mar 2013
#119