#ThotAudit.... and the harm to sex-workers in the future.

[Big_Guy_Rye]

So (at least in the US) there is a sweeping movement over the internet where Instagram/Snapchat/Twitter models (as well as Twitch/Youtube streamers) are being reported to the IRS for the unreported revenue gained from their followers.

The IRS has this policy that reporting those who dodge their taxes are entitled to 30% of said person's owed taxes; that is if the snitch has a clean tax record themselves. Therefore there is incentives to actively pursue ladies who flaunt themselves as cam-girls, or social media models. If these social media models are raking in huge cash for their activities, and not report their income (because tbh some see it as under-the-table income), they could get in serious trouble.

Not sure how this works in Canada, but as a concerned (albeit, novice) member of the perb community, I'd hate to see ladies get hurt by this.

I won't post links, just google "thotaudit" to get the jist.

 

[dipsett]

i would never report that, because frankly i am not petty ..

its mostly guys who are frustrated and feel like sex is owed to them , meanwhile they bring absolutely nothing to the table and spend like 12 hours a day online in their moms basement.

and now they sit around applauding each other for getting these girls audited.

 

[Big_Guy_Rye]

Petty Incels and common internet trolls may be few, but the damage can still happen.

 

[P3t3rp4n]

Pay taxes and this wouldn’t even be a thing. Especially the girls who are “bragging” about the several thousand dollars they receive each month as “donations”.

 

[johnnydepth]

Pay taxes and this wouldn’t even be a thing. Especially the girls who are “bragging” about the several thousand dollars they receive each month as “donations”.

+1. Completely agree.

 

[80watts]

I think you can put this under:
Why are you interfering in another's person's business??

 

[dipsett]

I think you can put this under:
Why are you interfering in another's person's business??

I pay a crazy amount of tax so no sympathy from me ...lol

 

[johnnydepth]

I think you can put this under:
Why are you interfering in another's person's business??

Why are you willing to turn a blind eye at criminal activity?

 

[lostviking]

The ladies also DONT get a pension, medical/dental thru work. If they were treated fairly I would like to see them pay taxes but not until its treated like any other job. I know a ton of wait staff who cheat on their taxes but no one seems to make a big deal about that

 

[Aesthetics>all]

I’m split on this, the part of me that doesn’t claim any of my sidework is saying leave them be... the other part of me that only gets supplements at cost, clothing for shipping with a promotional post and a heavily discounted gym membership out of posting scantily clad pictures on insta while some of these girls are getting their rent/ bills paid from it and bragging, not so much

 

[johnnydepth]

The ladies also DONT get a pension, medical/dental thru work. If they were treated fairly I would like to see them pay taxes but not until its treated like any other job. I know a ton of wait staff who cheat on their taxes but no one seems to make a big deal about that

Most jobs today do not have pension, medical/ dental. Not to single out prostitutes but it's fairly simple; If you have income you should pay taxes. Hookers, wait staff, self employed.
Let's turn this the other way; What makes prostitutes so special that they shouldn't pay tax?

 

[masterblaster]

If some cam girl gets caught for not paying taxes, what do I care? Not much.

 

[lostviking]

There seems to be a double standard, wait staff for example are required to pay taxes yet get paid below minimum wage because they get tips Minimum wage should apply to everyone since they are paying taxes. I have a soft spot for cam girls/ prostitutes ect.. because of the crap they put up with. Its a dangerous job and society doesn't accept them as equals. If they (self employed) have to pay taxes why are the not entitled to EI . Ive seen a lot of restaurants go belly up and the owner lose everything. They spent years toiling and providing jobs for other people, yet because they are self employed the cant get EI. Sorry to reference the hospitality industry so much but ive spent 30+ yrs so its something I know about and draw similarities from there

 

[clu]

So are they just reporting everyone they find making money on social media and letting the IRS sort it out or are they only reporting those stupid enough to admit it online?

Because if it's the former and they're reporting people who may well be paying taxes, and thus triggering an audit on an innocent law-abiding person with no evidence, then that's crossing the line into harassment IMHO.

 

[susi]

Most jobs today do not have pension, medical/ dental. Not to single out prostitutes but it's fairly simple; If you have income you should pay taxes. Hookers, wait staff, self employed.
Let's turn this the other way; What makes prostitutes so special that they shouldn't pay tax?

so, it's been awhile since i had to say this.... please don't say "prostitutes" or "hookers"..... these are completely disrespectful terms. sp, provider, companion, escort, sex worker....these are what are generally acceptable. you are not the only one in this thread who used them so please don't feel i am singling you out either....

and this subject has been discussed here before, many canadian sex workers pay taxes already. you can't get a credit card, car loan or mortgage without a declared income.

in the US it's an illegal activity, so difficult to pay your taxes but some do and file as consultants or entertainers...you get the drift.

the reporting is disturbing and something to think about for sure. i wonder if it's "incels" or if it could be feminazi backlash for gaining ground in our fight for civil rights....i wouldn't put it past them.

love susie

 

[masterblaster]

I know an SP quite well, she calls herself a hooker.

 

[Lady Companion]

The ladies also DONT get a pension, medical/dental thru work. If they were treated fairly I would like to see them pay taxes but not until its treated like any other job. I know a ton of wait staff who cheat on their taxes but no one seems to make a big deal about that

Neither does any other entrepreneur or independent contractor. You still get CPP (assuming you are paying your taxes). Max out your RRSP's. Maintain a lifestyle you could easily afford in whichever other field you are skilled at, and save the difference. If you drive or walk on the roads, if you have been educated here, if you expect water to come out of the tap when you turn it, if you utilize the medical system or expect the police or firefighters to come when you call 911, then you should be paying taxes. Especially if you make more than minimum wage.

If you don't want to pay into the system, then go live off the grid and don't be a burden for those who pay into it.

 

[treveller]

I agree in general that paying taxes for services is a good thing but in the case of sex workers, I support them paying as little as possible because they are being deliberately and systematically abused by the government and society they are paying taxes to. Add in the fact that the system of collection and the way the money is being spent is abusive to all tax payers. There is both incentive and justification for paying as little as possible. The government could easily make up any shortfall by doing more corporate audits according to a Revenue Canada executive I know.

As for the ThotAudit, it is unlikely that any of the pathetic incel promoters or supporters will have a fraction of the information that the IRS needs before taking them seriously. It only serves to show how pathetic they are.

 

[westwoody]

CRA gets a ton of dubious "tips" from ex gfs/bfs, fired employees, pretty much anyone with a grudge.

All the taxes evaded by escorts nationwide would total less than the casino money laundering scheme in Vancouver.

 

[fukboy]

The ladies also DONT get a pension, medical/dental thru work. If they were treated fairly I would like to see them pay taxes but not until its treated like any other job. I know a ton of wait staff who cheat on their taxes but no one seems to make a big deal about that

Actually CRA is focused heavily on the hospitality service industry to target servers, etc for unclaimed tips in the last year.