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Old 11-16-2009, 12:55 PM
 
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Do most people pay their housekeepers in cash? I interviewed a couple of different cleaning ladies and they both wanted cash only. Is this even legal?
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Old 11-16-2009, 01:02 PM
 
Location: Miami
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Yes many people pay their cleaning, lawn, pool people, etc in cash or write a check made out to cash. Why would it be illegal to pay in cash, its their responsibility to pay the taxes.
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Old 11-16-2009, 01:03 PM
 
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They probably don't want to report their income. It's legal to pay them in cash it's their responsibility to claim their income.
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Old 11-16-2009, 01:03 PM
 
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Do most people pay their housekeepers in cash? I interviewed a couple of different cleaning ladies and they both wanted cash only. Is this even legal?

I guess it would probably be easier for them to hide their true earnings from the IRS.

Other than that, why would it be illegal? Cash is legal tender. You can still issue a 1099-MISC at the end of the year. Just keep your receipts.
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Old 11-16-2009, 01:28 PM
 
Location: Central FL
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You are supposed to remit the employer share of social security and medicare to the government. I'm not sure about witholding income tax. You would need to check with an accountant for that info.

I'm sure many domestic workers don't even have bank accounts. (you would actully be surprised by how many people can't get one these days. I used to come across them in one of my prior jobs)
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Old 11-16-2009, 05:48 PM
 
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You are supposed to remit the employer share of social security and medicare to the government.
That is only if you hire them as an employee. If you hire them as an independent contractor, you are only required to file a 1099-misc for $600 or more during the year.
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Old 11-17-2009, 06:20 AM
 
Location: Orlando
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If they insist on cash, I would make them sign something saying they received it.
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