I suspect my landlord is not paying tax on my rent

[First Lady]

Really surprised by how many people here think possible tax evasion is "A OKay".

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/gncy/nvstgtns/lds-eng.html

[DownhillGoat]

Originally Posted by First Lady

Really surprised by how many people here think possible tax evasion is "A OKay".

There's a vast difference between thinking tax evasion is okay and not thinking a guy living in a house should blow the whistle on his landlord.

I don't think doing 160 while swerving in and out of traffic and passing on the shoulder on the number one is "AOK", but I also don't feel it's my responsibility or right to sit on the side of the road getting license plates and calling the cops.

[First Lady]

Originally Posted by kunkstyle

There's a vast difference between thinking tax evasion is okay and not thinking a guy living in a house should blow the whistle on his landlord.

I don't think doing 160 while swerving in and out of traffic and passing on the shoulder on the number one is "AOK", but I also don't feel it's my responsibility or right to sit on the side of the road getting license plates and calling the cops.

Not reporting is the same as condoning it.

[DownhillGoat]

Originally Posted by First Lady

Not reporting is the same as condoning it.

Now that it's in the forums, anybody who reads this thread and doesn't call CRA about it is condoning it.

[SebC]

Originally Posted by kunkstyle

Now that it's in the forums, anybody who reads this thread and doesn't call CRA about it is condoning it.

What are we going to say, that an anonymous poster's landlord might be dodging taxes?

[First Lady]

Originally Posted by kunkstyle

Now that it's in the forums, anybody who reads this thread and doesn't call CRA about it is condoning it.

I don't think any of us has enough information to do that. Other than the original poster.

[pylon]

Originally Posted by First Lady

Not reporting is the same as condoning it.

But he does not even know if the guy is or isn't. You don't throw out accusations like that on a hunch. Its like saying, "I got a discount at the pizza place for paying cash, therefore I am reporting the Pizza place to the CRA because I suspect he may not be reporting this sale."

I prefer to carry a wad of cash in my pocket simply because of debit card fraud and being burned by it in the past. Maybe this landlord prefers cash because a bunch of oil field workers have wrote him bad cheques in the past. Cash doesn't bounce. If I was the landlord, and knowing what I know about the credit situation of a large portion of the guys that work up there, I would insist on cash too. These guys make some pretty serious money, but a biiiiiig portion of them have terrible discipline with it. Some of the hardest credit apps I have had to work are 6 figure Fort Mac guys.

[4X4]

Originally Posted by First Lady

Not reporting is the same as condoning it.

C'mon now. The guy is making assumptions that are ridiculous. I have tenants that pay cash and don't bother asking for a receipt. The money still goes to the bank to pay the mortgage. Property taxes are paid. There's no profit involved, so what does the jackass OP think his landlord is doing? It's not like having a revenue property is some kind of underground business. He's not building decks for cash here. It's a piece of property. The owner is on title.

Christ, with all the money involved in maintaining a rental property, the OP should be happy he has a place to live.

[Phaneuf3]

Originally Posted by Mr.LOL

At first it was a good deal because I would only pay for the time that I was there (I live in Calgary) then eventually it became a monthly thing. With what he told me about giving the money to somebody (his accountant?) and the renovations, I didn't feel like I was getting the under the table special.

If you're looking for the 'under the table special' try chicken on the way next time you're back in Calgary. Best in town!

[oilfan69]

This is what I would do if I wasn't happy with my living arrangements;















































MOVE....

[HPLovecraft]

Originally Posted by First Lady

Not reporting is the same as condoning it.

L-o-l.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Originally Posted by oilfan69

This is what I would do if I wasn't happy with my living arrangements;















































MOVE....

Are you suggesting he move to the deep south? Hell? Is there a difference?


To the OP: I demand that you post in full any and all illegal activities you have committed in the past, present and possibly future before I am willing to condemn your landlord.

[oilfan69]

There's only 2 things guarenteed in life; death, and being ratted on..

[theonlywhiteout]

Originally Posted by kunkstyle

There's a vast difference between thinking tax evasion is okay and not thinking a guy living in a house should blow the whistle on his landlord.

I don't think doing 160 while swerving in and out of traffic and passing on the shoulder on the number one is "AOK", but I also don't feel it's my responsibility or right to sit on the side of the road getting license plates and calling the cops.

im going to disagree here. if im in traffic and someone blows down crowchild and appears either drunk or driving insanely dangerous i've called the cops before to report them. how would i feel if they wind up hitting someone and their drunk driving? at least if i called i feel like ive done my responsibility. seeing a crime and reporting it should be everyones civic duty.

this thread isnt quite the same level tho.

[JustAnotherGuy]

Originally Posted by Mr.LOL

For the past year (besides spring break up) I have been renting a room in a oilfield town, paying by the month. There was never any security deposit or contract signed. The landlord said he preferred cash and never offered a receipt. I never felt a receipt would be of any benefit to me so I never forced the issue.

Other people I work with have stayed there in the past and it's the same situation. The landlord has mentioned the renovations he has had to make to turn it into a legal rental property and also how he gives all the cash to someone 'who takes care of it all for him.' I suspect if I start requesting a receipt one day I will come home from work and find all my stuff missing.

I have strong suspicions that this shady character is not paying any tax on the money I give him. what would be the best thing to do to make sure he is not committing tax fraud?

Your post has been saved to prove that you were aware of tax fraud and did not report it the proper authorities.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by Mr.LOL

For the past year (besides spring break up) I have been renting a room in a oilfield town,

So where are you, Thickwood, Timberlea? Please not Waterways...

[algernon]

Originally Posted by JustAnotherGuy

Your post has been saved to prove that you were aware of tax fraud and did not report it the proper authorities.

Your post may bebacktraced if sent from BPs.

[mikey_the_redneck]

This thread reminds me of this creepy tax commercial from Pennsylvania..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqoCcQ-Oldk

Yikes...

[Deegee]

By committing tax fraud the landlord is causing other, honest people to pay more taxes.

[JustAnotherGuy]

Originally Posted by algernon

Your post may bebacktraced if sent from BPs.

if?