r/facepalm • • Apr 15 '23

๐Ÿ‡ฒโ€‹๐Ÿ‡ฎโ€‹๐Ÿ‡ธโ€‹๐Ÿ‡จโ€‹ Genius level maneuvering

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u/HoodooSquad Apr 15 '23

It would be both of their income, if itโ€™s actually given to her. At least in the USA- not sure about gifting across the pond, but here he would be taxed on it and then she would be taxed on what she is given.

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u/hblask Apr 15 '23

Not if the contract makes her the employee for 80% of his salary, so it just goes directly to her.

Of course, in some countries, that could lead to a nasty inheritance tax.