"TeamCasa" writes:

"John Emmons" wrote in message
...
That $10,000 limit you refer to applies only to cash deposited or
withdrawn
from a bank. It's an interesting way to try and stop obvious money
laundering.

Doesn't apply to checks, certainly doesn't apply when someone is making a
purchase at a retail store.

John E


Wrong, A form 8300 has to be filed on ALL transactions over $10,000. Cash,
check or combinations of each. If fact, a retailer or banker can not (under
huge penalty) even advise or even hint that a 8300 for will be filed on the
transaction.

The instructions for form 8300 specify more than $10,000 in _cash_.

It specifically states "Note. Cash does not include a check drawn
on the payer's own account, such as a
personal check, regardless of the amount.".

However, if a retailer or banker _believes it to be a fraudulent
or otherwise illegal_ transaction, they then must file form 8300.


scott