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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostThat's libellous. How do you know that he's not paying VAT on it, or putting it through the books?
As a small trader, he may find that accepting cash is a better payment method because he incurs lower charges, or enables him to purchase materials quicker, since he doesn't need the payment to clear.
There are many legitimate reasons for accepting cash payments.
It's not libellous. You can't identify an individual.Comment
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Originally posted by ASB View Post<pedant>
It's not libellous. You can't identify an individual.Comment
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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View Post
Shouldn't that be
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We have a tag for spelling and pointless pedantryCoffee's for closersComment
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Originally posted by DaveB View PostIt's only libellous if I identified the individual involved.Comment
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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostThat's libellous. How do you know that he's not paying VAT on it, or putting it through the books?
As a small trader, he may find that accepting cash is a better payment method because he incurs lower charges, or enables him to purchase materials quicker, since he doesn't need the payment to clear.
There are many legitimate reasons for accepting cash payments."A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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Originally posted by Paddy View PostThere are a number of trades people I know who "will knock the vat off for cash" The punter thinks he on on to a good deal nudge nudge but the trader still puts it through the books and pays the vat.Comment
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Originally posted by centurian View PostAnd only libellous if it turns out to be untrue.Comment
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Originally posted by Paddy View PostThere are a number of trades people I know who "will knock the vat off for cash" The punter thinks he on on to a good deal nudge nudge but the trader still puts it through the books and pays the vat.- get the sale
- get paid promptly without the hassle of bouncing cheques or credit card charges
Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
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