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Serious question then. Replace stocks with "rich aunt, who has me in her will". Should i be taxed on that? It's unrealized income, which will be taxed when tran
by codewench 5y ago
Serious question then. Replace stocks with "rich aunt, who has me in her will". Should i be taxed on that? It's unrealized income, which will be taxed when transferred, but until then it's just theoretical.
Obviously the answer there is "no", but I can't come up with a logical distinction
- duped 5y agoIt isn't your possession, so no. Your aunt will be until she dies. The thing to grasp here is that it's not the income that's taxed, it's the wealth. Like your house or car (if you live in a state with auto property taxes). Not like your paycheck.
- naveen99 5y agoSome companies actually value their brand reputation on their books in money. Would you tax that ? Would you tax people’s good reputation and good looks, or working arms and legs ? I owe you’s are even more commonly held as assets on people’s and company books. Would you tax flying kisses ? Would you tax well wishes, friendships ?