Having worked as a mechanic for 35+ years I did do the occasional private job. I would use the barter system. Most tradesmen would have a van or small truck. Hey presto I want my hall decorated, I will service and MOT your van. I had an accountant do my taxes and I would service his Merc valet it. I once did head gaskets on a DAF, for all the pavers and sand for my patio.
So if you have a skill try and trade on that.
I even got work from a printer and used him to print out football fixtures for my boys Sunday side.
Sorry to cast aspersions @usetobunkin, glad to hear it. As a general rule though, I have no doubts that bartering ind its twin, cash in hand are major drains on our taxes.
Sorry to cast aspersions @usetobunkin, glad to hear it. As a general rule though, I have no doubts that bartering ind its twin, cash in hand are major drains on our taxes.
Absolutely correct. But always made sure and still do that any financial transaction are above board. Cash in hand is not the problem, it’s the non declaration of it.
Same as tipping, not a problem so long as it is declared all is good
Or how about scrapping this further education nonsense and keeping 16 year olds in school who don’t want to be there. Offering them an apprenticeship of sorts and letting them work, which a lot of them want to do?
Regarding finishing earlier than your typical office style job. As you get older your physical capabilities decline. The reality being you can only do so much before you get tired. Working later generally undermines quality.
Still, must be demoralising watching these transit vans turn up at your golf course whilst you are enjoying the comforts of the 19th hole.
Builder who was at my house would be up at 6.00, at builders yard for 7.00 and on site for 7.30. Start at 8.00, break at 11.00, work until 3.30. Then drive home, catch up on paperwork, order materials for following day, lease with building control etc. It is not just about what time they start and finish.
If it's that builder that did all that cash in hand work for you recently he wasn't wasting any time filling out his tax returns was he?
Reading all the above I am grateful that a lot of my friends are builders. Between them I have all trades covered. It really helps knowing them as friends as I know they won't rip you off. The only trade I haven't got covered is an electrician and it's a right pain trying to find a reliable one.
Or how about scrapping this further education nonsense and keeping 16 year olds in school who don’t want to be there. Offering them an apprenticeship of sorts and letting them work, which a lot of them want to do?
Regarding finishing earlier than your typical office style job. As you get older your physical capabilities decline. The reality being you can only do so much before you get tired. Working later generally undermines quality.
Still, must be demoralising watching these transit vans turn up at your golf course whilst you are enjoying the comforts of the 19th hole.
Builder who was at my house would be up at 6.00, at builders yard for 7.00 and on site for 7.30. Start at 8.00, break at 11.00, work until 3.30. Then drive home, catch up on paperwork, order materials for following day, lease with building control etc. It is not just about what time they start and finish.
If it's that builder that did all that cash in hand work for you recently he wasn't wasting any time filling out his tax returns was he?
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It was a few years ago now. But that was partial and not full. Probably took longer to lose the cash than declare the tax to be honest.
Not sure tagging people with a gap in their handle works on here (Greenie Junior won't get notified) so, before he gets accused of not replying to people, probably best off DM'ing his account
Sorry to cast aspersions @usetobunkin, glad to hear it. As a general rule though, I have no doubts that bartering ind its twin, cash in hand are major drains on our taxes.
Surely not. All those barber shops are legit aren’t they and purely for convenience don’t take card payments 🙂😉😆
Reading all the above I am grateful that a lot of my friends are builders. Between them I have all trades covered. It really helps knowing them as friends as I know they won't rip you off. The only trade I haven't got covered is an electrician and it's a right pain trying to find a reliable one.
I'll inbox you later Rambo, my one is spot on and lives in Orpington.
Sorry to cast aspersions @usetobunkin, glad to hear it. As a general rule though, I have no doubts that bartering ind its twin, cash in hand are major drains on our taxes.
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I would use the barter system. Most tradesmen would have a van or small truck. Hey presto I want my hall decorated, I will service and MOT your van. I had an accountant do my taxes and I would service his Merc valet it.
I once did head gaskets on a DAF, for all the pavers and sand for my patio.
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@greeni@"Greenie Junior"
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Probably took longer to lose the cash than declare the tax to be honest.