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by _almosnow 4264 days ago
How would it be illegal for someone to paint your house for free?
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PublicEnemy111 4264 days ago
its not free; he's bartering.

"Topic 420 - Bartering Income" http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc420.html

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bdcravens 4264 days ago
You misread parent; they asked if not reporting it would be illegal, not the painting itself.
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