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Xirdusyesterday at 12:06 PM2 repliesview on HN

A lot of it is to enable the small business owners to hide their real income. At least that's how it works in immigrant communities.


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IAmBroomyesterday at 4:46 PM

That's how it works in established US communities, too. Contractors often give cash discounts (off the record).

My lawn mower asks me to write "gift" on checks when I can't pay in cash.

essephyesterday at 12:25 PM

Huh?

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