brew for labor

Veng · 11-04-2009, 12:13 PM

I searched and couldn't find anything definitive.
Is it legal to trade homebrew for services, say , in California?
I have this friend.....

**Yooper** · 11-04-2009, 12:17 PM

Bartering is considered a form of selling. Selling homebrew is illegal.

**Hammy71** · 11-04-2009, 04:28 PM

What kinda services you thinking about...

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,570125,00.html

But really...you talking a bout a buddy painting your garage or actually paying a business with homebrew? Either one is illegal but so would be giving your buddy a hundred bucks (because for sure he's not gonna claim it on his taxes.) If it's under the table....who's gonna know/care?

homebrewer_99 · 11-04-2009, 04:40 PM

Way too many people don't know that bartering is also taxable and claimable on your 1040.

Let's keep it safe out there...the less traffic on the subject the better...

"What are you in for?"

"Ttrading."

"Insider trading?"

"Nope, I just painted a guys garage for a 6 pack of HB beer."

"Come here pretty-boy..."

Veng · 11-05-2009, 02:00 AM

thanks everyone! I really appreciate this group and wish I had more to offer in return.

bigin31 · 11-05-2009, 02:03 AM

What it be illegal if the guy who painted your garage asked you for a sixer to take home and watch the game with?

annasdadhockey · 11-05-2009, 02:09 AM

I gave my BIL a case of homebrew for helping me weld my brewstand. It was nothing agreed upon beforehand, more of a "thank you". I see no problem with that.

pnh2atl · 11-05-2009, 03:03 AM

I just helped a guy build a 900 sq/ft shed and he got me a 14 gallon conical fermenter. It was a surprise to me but I'm looking forward to our next brew (11/20) when we will brew a stout and ferment it in our new fermenter.