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Martin:I'm confused.

I've been going over the books and I don't see several members of the staff listed and accounted for.

Jina:Oh, I have a special arrangement with a few of them.

I pay them under the table.

Martin:Are you sure that's wise?

You could get busted for tax evasion.

Jina:No one will be the wiser if I pay a few people off the books.

All of the people I hire want a job, and a few of them I pay under the minimum wage.

Since they don't have to report their income, they come out ahead in the end.

So what's the problem?

Martin:I just want to make sure you're aware of the ramifications.

If the government finds out about it, you could be up the creek.

Jina:I'm not worried. Everybody does it.

Martin:If you say so.

I'm willing to turn a blind eye, but you're on your own if you get audited!