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Mr.LOL · 11-03-2010, 04:00 PM

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?

11-03-2010, 04:00 PM	#1
Mr.LOL Draft Pick Join Date: Oct 2007	I suspect my landlord is not paying tax on my rent 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?