We have recently moved to S W Wales and have encountered a strange phenomena. Every tradesperson we have employed to do work on the house has expected to be paid in cash. Plumber, electrician, the garage who sold us 4 new tyres. Only the skip hire company sent a proper invoice with their bank details. We have just made a 20 mile round trip to the bank to get a substantial amount of cash to pay a tree surgeon. He is a bona fide chap as were all the people we employed.
DH did suggest a cheque to the tree man but was told No thanks. We know that in law a cheque is the same as cash , but what does one do.? We sort of feel forced into helping these people evade tax. Any thoughts please?
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