Scrapping taxes / audits

Originally Posted by Mick

I'm curious - What is a "professional scrapper"? And should an "unprofessional scrapper" not pay taxes on his or her sales?

I would say a "professional scrapper" is someone that makes all or most of his/her income from scrapping. I remember I installed a sink for my neighbor when I was 17 and she gave me $50, but I didn't and still don't consider myself a "professional plumber". I didn't pay taxes on that income, by the way. According to the law, every scrapper should pay taxes on their sales. That doesn't mean everyone will. This thread has turned into a discussion of right or wrong, but it originated with a question requiring a "yes" or "no".