I had a guy come in my office a couple of days ago and just about begged me to let him mow some yards. Of course I had compassion for the guy so said sure, I will start letting you mow some of the properties I manage and some of my own properties.
I directed him to one of my properties(between tenants) and he got started mowing. He drove back to the office and said he was out of gas and needed some gas money so I helped him out. Once he finished the mowing and weed-eating, I inspected the job and he had done a good job.
As I prepared to pay him I started writing the check and he said he doesn't have a bank account. I told him that was ok as I would follow him to my bank to get this cashed. He then said he couldn't take a check because he wasn't claiming this income. He just wanted cash! I dug in my pocket and paid him the $40 and told him thank-you.
Yesterday, he came back in for "more work". I told him there would be more work when he can take my check and pay taxes just like I do. I have a feeling that this is prevalent across the country. People want the government to help them but they in turn do not want to do what is right!
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