Barter vs Cash?

[Kody S]

Does anyone have 411 on what it means when a masseur indicates that they accept "barter or cash" for payment? Obviously I know what cash is for the massage, but has anyone "bartered" for a massage?

[sincitymix]

Does anyone have 411 on what it means when a masseur indicates that they accept "barter or cash" for payment? Obviously I know what cash is for the massage, but has anyone "bartered" for a massage?

 

probably something like. you buy xxx and xxx for me or off my amazon wish list and consider it the payment for the session.

[+ not2rowdy]

Barter is defined as an exchange of goods or services without using money. It may even involve the use of a regional or national barter exchange organization (ex: “u-exchange”, “IMS”, “ITEX”). Things like dental work, car repair, home maintenance, hotel accommodations, food produce, etc.

 

And, just to be clear, the IRS considers most barter transactions taxable.

 

https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc420.html

[+ Funguy]

I have been known to participate in barter with escorts.

[Marlfox]

I know one escort who didn't have to pay his hotel bill because he had sex with the manager.

[+ sniper]

Yeah, I think in a lot of cities there might be professionals who have access to corporate swag or comped hotel rooms or the like that an escort could make use of. Hmm, maybe I should find a college student struggling in math...