..........................Although he had to probably pay more taxes.................
Nope, the full payments were in cash, so he never declared the extra revenue, only what was on his paycheck W-2
“...the full payments were in cash...”
So? I’m sure he still paid taxes on it. Just like my barber does when I give him a $20 bill for a $12 haircut. ;)
That thing with the paycheck reminds me of the John Wayne flick where Dean Martin goes in for a drink and raffles off his glass eye. 25 cents for a chance. Then whines about having to wear a patch and can he buy his eye back from the winner for $1. Then shows that he can see in both eyes and everyone gets a laugh. And he buys a round on the house.
I’m doubting this McD gal will have any such story. I feel sad for her 9 kids. It isn’t going to end well. Heck, even in the best of homes, who knows what that sudden wealth will do to someone. And even if mom and dad can manage things well, the kids could get messed up either being spoiled, or thinking that their parents should be spending more on them.
Of course I wouldn’t mind giving it a try!