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My 15 cent Opinion--"Splitting the winnings"
« on: September 10, 2006, 12:24:47 PM »
I keep reading that people are/were talking about "splitting" the winnings,
but being an accountant/bookkeeper sort, I do have a problem with that!

I am only playing the role of the "Devil's Advocate".  :sera: :flirt:

The winner of money or prizes have to pay the Income Tax on the entire
amount, so how do they "split" the money?

Since there is a limit on "giving" money to someone "Tax free" ($11,000.00 per year
per person) the Income Tax on any more than that would be due by both parties.

Sounds good "In theory or in strategy", and I'm sorry to rain on anyone's parade,
but there are downsides to that kind of agreement, LOL!

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Re: My 15 cent Opinion--"Splitting the winnings"
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2006, 01:05:00 PM »
Good point! I can't see the winner paying taxes on the whole amount to give it away! I was offended by all the talk of splitting the money, it doesn't seem right to me. They also discussed having people come in and doing a short time consultation and paying them for that. (Way around splitting the money.) I didn't like that either. :jam:
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Re: My 15 cent Opinion--"Splitting the winnings"
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2006, 04:22:08 PM »
Maybe they are talking about splitting the money left over after taxes, with the other person taking less for their part of the taxes. But more than likely it just sounded good and they didn't think about the details.

Anyway, I know Boogie won't share his part with Erika.
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Re: My 15 cent Opinion--"Splitting the winnings"
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2006, 05:40:00 PM »
She will be happy  :luvu: with her 50K so I dont think she will complain too much.
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Re: My 15 cent Opinion--"Splitting the winnings"
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2006, 07:56:07 PM »
Probably will be around 35K or less after taxes. I think there is a HUGE tax on game show winnings. This is considered a game show isn't it? Where you compete for a prize?
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Re: My 15 cent Opinion--"Splitting the winnings"
« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2006, 08:11:49 PM »
I thought that it was against the rules to split the money.

I remember Rob and Amber saying that their winning from Survivor All Star had to be kept in separate bank accounts
maybe BB is different, but i doubt it
I also recall Will saying on a few different occasions that he wasn't allowed to talk about splitting money and he kept getting in trouble from the producers
then  he would make sure he said that this is a verbal agreement and is good under Cali laws


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Re: My 15 cent Opinion--"Splitting the winnings"
« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2006, 08:17:27 PM »
The taxes are 30%( I believe) on money that is won,it is for the lottery anyway.Under 10,000 its 20%.

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Re: My 15 cent Opinion--"Splitting the winnings"
« Reply #7 on: September 10, 2006, 08:33:08 PM »
I just cant wait to see Erika's reaction when she does the math and realizes Janie(If she is america's choice) wins more money than her!!! And Janie didnt once have to kiss Booger Boy!

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Re: My 15 cent Opinion--"Splitting the winnings"
« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2006, 08:51:04 PM »
Thats if she doesn't win.The way this season has been going it wouldn't surprise me anymore.

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Re: My 15 cent Opinion--"Splitting the winnings"
« Reply #9 on: September 10, 2006, 09:18:13 PM »
I know, right?? Wouldnt' that be the twist of a lifetime if SHE won.
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Re: My 15 cent Opinion--"Splitting the winnings"
« Reply #10 on: September 10, 2006, 11:25:55 PM »
where did Nuala's five cents go  :lol3:
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Re: My 15 cent Opinion--"Splitting the winnings"
« Reply #11 on: September 10, 2006, 11:35:21 PM »
I just cant wait to see Erika's reaction when she does the math and realizes Janie(If she is america's choice) wins more money than her!!! And Janie didnt once have to kiss Booger Boy!


I don't know.....do you actually think she'll be able to do the math?  :angel:
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Re: My 15 cent Opinion--"Splitting the winnings"
« Reply #12 on: September 11, 2006, 02:31:28 PM »
where did Nuala's five cents go  :lol3:

I thought you took it!  :lol3:
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Re: My 15 cent Opinion--"Splitting the winnings"
« Reply #13 on: September 11, 2006, 05:13:58 PM »
where did Nuala's five cents go  :lol3:

I thought you took it!  :lol3:


Well he took at least 10 cents of it...cause it's Nuala's 15 cents...lol...Cole give it back!!!

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Re: My 15 cent Opinion--"Splitting the winnings"
« Reply #14 on: September 11, 2006, 05:22:15 PM »
The only way Janelle gets more is if America votes for her. From what we all know, people could be jamming the lines voting for any of the other 6 jury members. :P

Anywho...I don't think Boogie will split it with Will if he does end up winning. He's lied to Erika...what makes us think he's telling the truth to his best friend? ;)

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Re: My 15 cent Opinion--"Splitting the winnings"
« Reply #15 on: September 11, 2006, 05:43:38 PM »
The only way Janelle gets more is if America votes for her. From what we all know, people could be jamming the lines voting for any of the other 6 jury members. :P

Anywho...I don't think Boogie will split it with Will if he does end up winning. He's lied to Erika...what makes us think he's telling the truth to his best friend? ;)

Welcome to RFF Seanaci.  :hithere: :hello2: I dunno. He's getting what his big fat ego wanted F2 and most likely winning (koff koff) the entire thing.  :groan:

They are business partners and he talks all the time about street cred whatever THAT is. (Does he have any left?)  :crazy: He told Will the other day that no matter what they would still be 50/50 and I think he probably will split it somehow.
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Re: My 15 cent Opinion--"Splitting the winnings"
« Reply #16 on: September 11, 2006, 05:44:59 PM »
Boogie has a mancrush on Will bigger than Janie's crush on Will....lol....he will share with him...lol

Actually I think they have a deal drawn up all legal like..lol
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Re: My 15 cent Opinion--"Splitting the winnings"
« Reply #17 on: September 11, 2006, 05:50:18 PM »
PPG! So right about the mancrush.  :funny:
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Re: My 15 cent Opinion--"Splitting the winnings"
« Reply #18 on: September 11, 2006, 07:34:04 PM »
Uh oh, Howie's gonna be jealous! :hearts:
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Re: My 15 cent Opinion--"Splitting the winnings"
« Reply #19 on: September 11, 2006, 08:41:33 PM »
Welcome to RFF Seanaci.  :hithere: :hello2: I dunno. He's getting what his big fat ego wanted F2 and most likely winning (koff koff) the entire thing.  :groan:

They are business partners and he talks all the time about street cred whatever THAT is. (Does he have any left?)  :crazy: He told Will the other day that no matter what they would still be 50/50 and I think he probably will split it somehow.
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And that's true. I don't have as much info as most because I don't have the live feeds...and I'm far too busy at work to read them everyday. >_<

Anywho. If Boogie wins it all, he might be stuck in the house till his ego shrinks...if that can even happen. ;)


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Re: My 15 cent Opinion--"Splitting the winnings"
« Reply #20 on: September 12, 2006, 02:45:15 PM »
Welcome to RFF Seanaci.  :hithere: :hello2: I dunno. He's getting what his big fat ego wanted F2 and most likely winning (koff koff) the entire thing.  :groan:

They are business partners and he talks all the time about street cred whatever THAT is. (Does he have any left?)  :crazy: He told Will the other day that no matter what they would still be 50/50 and I think he probably will split it somehow.
Thanks. :D

And that's true. I don't have as much info as most because I don't have the live feeds...and I'm far too busy at work to read them everyday. >_<

Anywho. If Boogie wins it all, he might be stuck in the house till his ego shrinks...if that can even happen. ;)

I think his overstuffed ego is going to take a big hit the minute he gets out of the house. He isn't loved, he isn't admired, polar opposites to what his puny little brain imagines.
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Re: My 15 cent Opinion--"Splitting the winnings"
« Reply #21 on: September 12, 2006, 03:13:03 PM »
I think that many of the houseguest are in for a very rude awakening when they get out and see what the wold thinks of them.

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Re: My 15 cent Opinion--"Splitting the winnings"
« Reply #22 on: September 12, 2006, 03:24:22 PM »
I think the world likes most of them. The rude awakening will be what the other hg said about them all in the name of winning money.
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