[US Entertainment] From web dramas to Oscars

Chapter 38

There is one of the most frightening government departments in the United States. His name is irs, and his full name is irs.It is the IRS.

How powerful is the IRS?Tell a story about this point and you will understand.In the 30s, the most famous gang leader in the United States at that time was a man named Al Capone. He killed his two bosses and became the godfather of gangsters. His evil deeds were published in newspapers every day, but the government, FBI and police The Bureau has nothing to do with him - because there is no evidence.The case went up to the IRS, when a group of weak-looking accountants were invited by the federal agents to make a comeback. Through the crime of "failure to file taxes", which is a must-have crime for killing people and traveling at home, they sent the godfather of the gangster to the French Open. At the same time, ac and his dark empire were immediately disintegrated.

It is because of this incident that the deterrent power of IRS has surpassed that of the CIA and the US Department of Defense, and it has become the most terrifying government department in the United States.And they are, in fact, worthy of fear.

The United States is a country with ten thousand taxes. It can be said that everything has a tax.In this world, only death and tax payment are eternal... This is the most famous sentence in the United States.Therefore, it is easy to talk about everything in the United States, but there is only one thing that is hard to say about taxes.

Personal income tax is divided into two levels, the federal tax rate and the state tax. It is collected according to the income level. The minimum federal tax rate is 30.00% of the income, and the highest is 4%. Then go straight to the tax return.The deadline for filing tax returns for the previous year is April 15. If you did not pay in full last year, you will have to continue sending money to the government.

And because of the layers of exploitation, it seems that the taxation of actors in the United States is ridiculously high. The income tax of 40.00% or more directly reduces the stars' remuneration by half.It can be said that it seems that 1000 million to 2000 million star remuneration is such a sky-high price, so unattainable.But when he files his taxes, his assets will shrink by less than half.Of course, even with such a high tax, the star tax in the United States is not the highest.The United Kingdom deducts more than 90.00% of taxes to make people really drunk.Of course, the situation in recent years has changed the British policy on stars.But it is still a situation where the beholder sees benevolence and the wise sees wisdom.

Of course, the exploitation of high-income groups in the United States is relatively violent.But it is not the point where there are no loopholes to exploit.In fact, doing charity is a very good way.The United States describes itself as a benevolent country.So in the United States, if you do charity to a certain extent, it can be offset with your own tax.Of course not completely offset.But there is still a way to offset most of them, so this is why many people see that the rich in the United States are always waving a lot of money to do charity.This will not only lower their reputation a notch, but also make their own income less exploitable by the US government.

"Now our funds are not enough to do charity. And your own reputation is the same." Spreading hands, Yu Qing said: "However, our economic situation is still very optimistic. Because your current nationality is still Not the United States. So you have the legal protection of the U.S. government. As long as all the money you earn in the United States is reinvested in the real economy of the United States or creates jobs for the United States, it can still be tax deductible. And we This is also the case now. So the tax we need to pay this year is actually not too surprising." Yu Qing paused and said something that could be called good news.

"However..." After a pause, Yuqing continued: "But this year can be done. It even means that next year can be done. But the year after next is uncertain." Yuqing said, and then glanced around Chris and Fopper.

For Yuqing's actions, Fopper certainly knew what she meant.Fopper's current nationality is still Chinese, not American.Now he just got a green card from the United States.To put it bluntly, he is just a midway transfer student. He needs to observe and observe to see if this kid is worth staying in this class. It will take at least two years. If everything is stable and he agrees , then stay.If you are not stable, then wave goodbye.And Fopper thought, what Yuqing meant was that after the year after next, because of the fame of himself and Chris, he should already be able to become an American citizen.Then it was time for Fopper to choose for himself.

But in fact, this is not what Yuqing thinks about.In fact, after the US green card is issued, it takes two years plus nine months to become a naturalized citizen.What Yuqing just wanted to talk about was the relationship between Fopper and Chris.Although it is said that Fopper and Chris are already married.But Yuqing was still a little worried about the relationship between the two of them.After all, the emotional contact time between the two of them is really too little.Even if there is a love like "Titanic" Jack and Rose in the world.But that kind of love will only last long and steadily after getting along for a long time.The special situation of Fopper and Chris also means that this matter is a bit difficult.

"There must be a way for the car to reach the mountain..." Yuqing felt that none of his friends had thought about these things, and it was really unnecessary for him to be so worried as an outsider, so he changed his mouth in the middle of speaking.

"However, although we still have some optimistic conditions for taxation, this does not mean that your current net worth is actually negative."

"...What about the remuneration for Mr. and Mrs. Smith? I should also be paid for this movie."

"Yes." Nodding, Yuqing said, "The reward for "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" is 100 million US dollars. Considering your current situation, it's pretty good. But I want to say..." Tan Tanshou: "It's a pity about your reward Because of the investment, it has been apportioned into the movie."

"It's so bad?!" Fopper felt that his life was gloomy.Why do others never worry about money when they become the protagonist.

"In fact, there are worse things!" Although Yuqing couldn't bear it, he continued to speak: "When we originally planned, we planned to settle here and then officially find a house. So... your house But I didn’t pay enough room fees. I only paid for three months, and it’s almost due now.”

"...Then I can."

"No." Immediately answered Fopper's words: "Tomorrow's press conference will appear on the mass media. So even if you don't show the attitude of walking the red carpet, you must be fully prepared. Or, are you going to borrow A suit?" In fact, renting dresses is very common in entertainment circles in various countries.Because in the final analysis, stars are not as glamorous as people imagine.They are exploited by agencies, film companies, etc.So the remuneration they can get in the end is not optimistic.Coupled with the necessary maintenance and other social entertainment expenses, only a handful of them ended up in their hands.In such a situation, if you have to dress differently from others.

Not the same, which means manual customization is required.Adding these words together, this is synonymous with expensive.So renting clothes has become a good choice.You only need to pay a small amount of money, and you can dress up without shame.It is even said that the brand company can use the faces of celebrities to advertise them invisibly.

"I think I'll just buy it myself." Despite living in capitalism for several years, Fopper still didn't accept the idea of ​​lending clothes.As for the two things that he has worn or borrowed to wear, if he can do nothing, Fopper still doesn't think it is necessary.

"I knew you would be like this. So you understand the severity of our situation now." She looked like she knew her very well.

"Fopper, if you..." Chris, who had been listening for a long time, said.

"Kerry." Also interrupting Chris, Fopper said, "I can solve this matter myself."

Marriage in the United States is different from other situations.After getting married, there is no such thing as me in you and you in me.The protection of personal safety in western countries is extreme.Therefore, after the two parties get married, their finances are also separated.In fact, after the two parties get married, it is normal to open a bank account in the common name and then use this account for daily consumption.This not only enables the other party to protect their own rights, but also allows both parties to have a sense of equality in social status.After all, financial disparity is always one of the causes of marriage breakdown.

Fopper was a man himself, and he had some pride in that.So subconsciously, he didn't want to use Chris's money to help him.

"Alright then." Seeing Fopper's insistence, Chris didn't say anything more.

"Our current situation is very serious. So what's the solution?" Fopper didn't believe that Yu Qing made such a big push just to make things difficult for himself.

"There are two ways to solve the current situation, one is fast and the other is slow." Listening to Fopper's words, Yuqing stretched out two fingers.