Building Contractor will not give me the final itemized bill?

Question

I had some work done on my house, the estimate was for $5000.00 and anything above would have to get my written permission, bill came in at over $7000.00 without any verbal or written document stating I agreed to an increase. All I got is a slip of paper stating the final bill, is he required by law to give me an itemized bill if I ask for it. This guys is crooked there is no way the bill should have even reached $5000. I just would like to know if I can force him to give me a copy of the final bill and original contract. I always thought it was mandatory for a business to keep this documentation in the event they get an IRS audit.

Thanks for your help

Answer 1

Not a problem no final itemized bill then no final payment.  Let him chase you and if you end up in small claims court his goose is cooked.

Yes for tax purposes the contractor should not only have a copy of the itemized bill but also receipts for all items purchased.  Next time ask if he would like you to call the State taxing authority and the IRS to discuss his billing practices.  That should get you what you want.

Answer 2

1. du yu hav a kontrakt...papers both sined?

2. him gotta sho yu how him kum up with the $ him want.