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BigRedTruck
03-09-2007, 10:43 PM
Let's be honest, we're all trying to make as much as we can. So here's the question. Do you full timers, or frankly anyone, report when someone pays you cash? I know I will not. Just bein' honest. But wanted to know what the general consensus was out there.
dKoester
03-09-2007, 11:01 PM
I do man, because what goes around comes around. If you sow dishonesty your going to get it in return. It pays to be honest.
BigRedTruck
03-09-2007, 11:03 PM
how could they really track that down. Car washes, mechanics, other service businesses, fully certified businesses, do this all the time. You going to tell me there's no one out there who just pockets the cash and doesn't report. That's bull and you know it.

The Truth in Landscaping
mow2nd
03-09-2007, 11:08 PM
I put in right in my pocket..............did it today, all $150 of it................I earned it too.
BigRedTruck
03-09-2007, 11:15 PM
damn right you did. Uncle Sam ain't doin us any favors. It's not under cutting anyone. I just think cash is cash. What they don't know can't hurt us.

Seriously!
dKoester
03-09-2007, 11:16 PM
You !!! Struck a wrong cord with me bud. I did not say that there was no one out there that would pocket the cash and not report. I said I report what I make (cash etc.). I don't even think you read my post. Your new to this site with your 8 post. Don't go getting mad at me for your dishonesty. Honesty is the best policy.
BigRedTruck
03-09-2007, 11:19 PM
first off, what the hell does 8 or 800 posts have to do with honesty? That was dumb. Anyway...
I was not calling you a liar. I'm sure you report and that's fine with me.
I was calling all the others out there who don't report cash. Wanted to get there feelings on it. Actually, I like your post too. Want to hear from those that do in fact report cash. So take a Valium and relax. Wasn't calling you anything.
Just looking to see the general feeling about what people do when they get paid cash.
I pocket that instantly.

Just me though.

8 posts. WHO CARES! It's a dumb website, not who you are in this world. GEEZ!
dKoester
03-09-2007, 11:26 PM
Cool. I'm sorry.
JB1
03-09-2007, 11:32 PM
Rarely ever see cash, and I aint saying nothing, I saw nuthing.
Sydenstricker Landscaping
03-09-2007, 11:36 PM
Only time I ever see cash is for snowplowing. That goes right to the ole pocket. Most of it gets spent in gas anyway that night for plowing. Kinda hard to report something that you spend almost immediatly. But I think during the regular season, if it is 100 bucks or more, I would report. You never know who could call and turn you in. I always want to cover my ass. It is just part of the game I guess.
robbo521
03-09-2007, 11:44 PM
i take the cash and if check sometimes it may get used to get gas but that cash be all mine!
ooo
03-10-2007, 12:01 AM
Cash? What cash?
BigRedTruck
03-10-2007, 12:42 AM
EXACTLY! What cash!
ccash
03-10-2007, 12:42 AM
by not reporting that cash you are cheating some poor welfare recipiant with their 12 kids out of beer money.
robbo521
03-10-2007, 01:05 AM
man i get one of them poor folk checks a month so i take all i can!
RICHIE K
03-10-2007, 08:23 AM
I take the 5th
supercuts
03-10-2007, 08:24 AM
all my billing is done through quickbooks and it all comes through the mail as checks
hackitdown
03-10-2007, 09:44 AM
Not reporting the cash business is illegal. It is also illegal to have customers make out checks to you in your name, rather than business name, and going to THEIR bank and cashing the checks. That would be wrong, since you would never get caught.

I always wondered if it is illegal to trade services with a friend. Like...I mow your lawn, and you build my deck. Is that illegal?
ccash
03-10-2007, 10:35 AM
Not reporting the cash business is illegal. It is also illegal to have customers make out checks to you in your name, rather than business name, and going to THEIR bank and cashing the checks. That would be wrong, since you would never get caught.

I always wondered if it is illegal to trade services with a friend. Like...I mow your lawn, and you build my deck. Is that illegal?


bartering is not illeagal,infact it is becomeing quite popular.
PhillyShells
03-10-2007, 10:43 AM
Cash Is King !
ccash
03-10-2007, 10:46 AM
hey philly i was waiting to find out about myrtle beach send me a pm if ya want.
PhillyShells
03-10-2007, 10:48 AM
by not reporting that cash you are cheating some poor welfare recipiant with their 12 kids out of beer money.

Sorry I didnt get back to you sooner - its already booked.
ccash
03-10-2007, 10:50 AM
thats cool i waited to late this year anyway, you gotta get them quick for bike week
lawnman_scott
03-10-2007, 11:17 AM
[QUOTE=hackitdown;1743928]It is also illegal to have customers make out checks to you in your name, rather than business name, and going to THEIR bank and cashing the checks.

QUOTE]No its not, as long as you pay tax on the money you received.
PhillyShells
03-10-2007, 11:47 AM
thats cool i waited to late this year anyway, you gotta get them quick for bike week


And I now know why I couldnt PM you back - Rules state you have to be a member a least 10 days ( Only since March 5th ) and have at least 10 posts.
All that info I put on Off topic forum was deleted - they thought I was a spammer. Even the next day I replied to you with a post about the dates you requested and they deleted that too. I didnt want to leave you hanging on that... sorry.
ECS
03-10-2007, 12:12 PM
Let's be honest, we're all trying to make as much as we can. So here's the question. Do you full timers, or frankly anyone, report when someone pays you cash? I know I will not. Just bein' honest. But wanted to know what the general consensus was out there.

I very rarely ever get cash, but when I do, report any cash I receive as income, just as I do when I get paid by check. Some checks are written to me and some to the business, as long as my deposits match the amount of my invoices, all is fine.

You seem pretty proud of the fact that you are breaking the law and cheating the American Public by tax evasion, and to post something like that on the Internet for anyone to see is really pretty stupid. Are you that hard up for $$ that you can not pay your taxes?
justanotherlawnguy
03-10-2007, 01:02 PM
8 posts. WHO CARES! It's a dumb website, not who you are in this world. GEEZ!

LOL:laugh:

Amen brother, people take this site way to serious! Like this is the authority for how to run a successful lawn business. I come here for the humor, but would never come here for some "honest/solid business advice"

Anyway, to answer your original post. CASH IS KING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thats all I am saying about that....
TURFLORD
03-11-2007, 09:22 AM
I pocket some cash, but it's so little I forget when and how much. Hell, the other day, a customer wrote me a check for $100 out to my name and I deposited it anyway. I usually report all. I have an acccountant and enough write-offs, so I'm not letting myself get hosed. I like to think of myself as a good American. Here's my money, go kill some evil-doers.:usflag: