Have you ever offered to pay your contractor in cash? If so, why?

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Spirit Messingham

Tierra Antigua Realty - Tucson, AZ

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I dont pay for anything for my PLLC cash, like to show where all money is coming and going for the CPA.

Mar 29, 2015 10:08 AM

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Tom Arstingstall, Gene...

Placerville, CA

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Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional

Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL

Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

once again, Barbara Todaro is right on the money! If it is cash, they don't have to claim it but I like to see everything paid in check format so there is accountability.

Mar 29, 2015 07:54 AM

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Tom Arstingstall, Gene...

Placerville, CA

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Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

to get a better deal.... most won't claim the money if it's paid in cash....but I have an electrician who runs everything through his business account, even cash....very honest....

Mar 29, 2015 07:03 AM

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Tom Arstingstall, Gene...

Placerville, CA

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Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

No, I never have. Though, some have asked for cash and I assume that it was to keep it off their income.

Mar 29, 2015 06:34 AM

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Tom Arstingstall, Gene...

Placerville, CA

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Joe Petrowsky

Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT

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There are only two reasons, one they think that they can get a better deal or if if they have cash that they want to get circulated.

Mar 29, 2015 05:12 AM

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Tom Arstingstall, Gene...

Placerville, CA

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Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I always pay by check.

Mar 29, 2015 04:54 AM

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Tom Arstingstall, Gene...

Placerville, CA

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

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I have had work done for me personally and paid in cash because I had it and they were glad to take it. I got a receipt so it was the same to me.

Mar 29, 2015 04:11 AM

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Tom Arstingstall, Gene...

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Ajay Pandya

e-Merge Real Estate Unlimited - Columbus, OH

Realtor Ajay Pandya

Sometimes.

Mar 23, 2018 09:58 AM

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers

Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ

Coldwell Banker Realty

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Aug 11, 2017 06:41 AM

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I dont pay for anything for my PLLC cash, like to show where all money is coming and going for the CPA.
once again, Barbara Todaro is right on the money! If it is cash, they don't have to claim it but I like to see everything paid in check format so there is accountability.
to get a better deal.... most won't claim the money if it's paid in cash....but I have an electrician who runs everything through his business account, even cash....very honest....
No, I never have. Though, some have asked for cash and I assume that it was to keep it off their income.
There are only two reasons, one they think that they can get a better deal or if if they have cash that they want to get circulated.
I have had work done for me personally and paid in cash because I had it and they were glad to take it. I got a receipt so it was the same to me.