4 ms·I know for a fact this happened and it was 2006/7 so nothing happenedby eddsh1994 4y agoI know for a fact this happened and it was 2006/7 so nothing happenedTeandw 4y agoSo why did the person you know need to pay the builder in that manner, rather than just transferring him the money?elorant 4y agoWell, the builder might gave him a lower price if paid in cash to avoid taxes.eddsh1994 4y agoContractors prefer cash in hand, you can get a good discount.