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  • 00ec25
    00ec25 Posts: 9,123 Forumite
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    AnotherJoe wrote: »
    He is under no obligation to provide one.
    he is under a legal obligation to provide a valid invoice as set out in the link. I agree that a breakdown of costs is not part of that
    AnotherJoe wrote: »
    Just pay him, hes done the work. Jeez. I had a plaster at my house last year. he wanted £300, i agreed, i paid him. I didn't care about bits of paper, just the quality of the work.
    your attitude to supporting the tax evading economy by not requiring invoices does not alter the fact that one should be produced

    I agree the tradesman must be paid since he has done the work, but unless you are seeking an "agreed" discount on what others quoted you for the work, the failure to obtain a valid invoice suggests all is not kosker
  • Mutton_Geoff
    Mutton_Geoff Posts: 3,820 Forumite
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    And old story but Paying cash in hand is 'diddling the country', says HMRC's Dave Hartnett


    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18964640
    Signature on holiday for two weeks
  • Mrs_pbradley936
    Mrs_pbradley936 Posts: 14,567 Forumite
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    Surely it is the tiler and his accountant's issue if the chap is not keep accurate records. All of the "compliance" nonsense when it is unnecessary is what is wrecking small businesses. If the work is well carried out pay the man. What else can possibly be of concern to you? So what if his accountant has a bit more sorting out to do or wants to instruct him on better record keeping?
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