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Have you ever used barter. I worked a part time job for free for 8 weeks for my boss, who did a bunch of re-wiring in my house.

YAY US. No taxes...fair trade. The gubment loses zillions from barter. I love it.

Posted - August 26, 2019

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  • 23659

    For some unknown reason, upon reading your question my first thought was that barter was a spice.
    Whoa.

    Must have been today's trip to Cedar Point playing with my head.
    :)

    EDIT: Oh -- and, yes, I've bartered


    This post was edited by WelbyQuentin at August 27, 2019 6:49 AM MDT
      August 26, 2019 7:51 PM MDT
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  • 44655
    Yikes. What a miserable day for Cedar Point. You must have been the only one there.
      August 27, 2019 6:50 AM MDT
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  • 23659
    Yeah, we only got there at 1:30pm-ish and left after three rides (and eating) due to the rain.

    Oh, well.
    :)
      August 27, 2019 9:16 AM MDT
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  • 17620
    https://www.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0312/the-tax-implications-of-bartering.aspx
      August 26, 2019 9:58 PM MDT
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  • Often.  I prefer it most of the time.
      August 27, 2019 4:55 AM MDT
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  • 34460
    Yes we have gotten many things that way.  
    A playhouse, a car, a vaction cabin stay on the river, some other stuff.

    But you are supposed to claim it on your taxes. 
      August 27, 2019 5:04 AM MDT
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  • 1893
    I have used it many times. Growing up it was common in Ag communities
      August 27, 2019 10:27 AM MDT
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  • 6023
    As a couple responses point out ... it's still taxable.
    So, probably not the wisest course of action to admit on a public forum you're avoiding paying taxes.  

    LOL



      August 27, 2019 1:40 PM MDT
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