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Re:What if debit cards could pay for purchases by selling se... by thebean11 on Friday December 20, 2019 @02:48PM (#21846858)
> I want to be paid in stock so I can avoid income tax

I'm paid partially in stock, still pay normal income tax of the value of the stock the day it's granted

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Re:What if debit cards could pay for purchases by selling se... by jldugger on Friday December 20, 2019 @03:09PM (#21847002)
Indeed. You need to be paid in stock that is nominally worthless. Until some magic happens later: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carried_interest
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