[JD86]

It's cumulative...like in one day. For instance, using the example in the article. Buying something for $4,000, paying cash...something for $4,000 and something for $4,000. Three purchases, each under the radar if made separately...but three made in the same store, same day...counts as over $10,000 in cash purchases.

[Smogger]

This actually scares me a little more:

Making a series of transactions just below the $10,000 filing threshold is also illegal under the new law if it's done to keep a business from contacting the government

hehehehe... It's AGAINST the LAW to attempt to conceal your activities from us.

[Smogger]

It's cumulative...like in one day.

Who says one day? The article? The law? My impression is that it could be cumulative over one week. One month? One year?

I don't think it would do much good if it was only cumulative for one day. Tax evaders (er.. I mean terrorist) would simply spread their purchases out over a week.. month.. etc...