Skylar Mae, a rising star on OnlyFans, recently opened up about the jaw-dropping tax obligations tied to her lucrative online career. While many OnlyFans creators see modest earnings, Skylar is among the few who have turned the platform into a multi-million dollar venture. However, with great income comes great responsibility – including a massive tax bill.
“I had a tax bill of $3.6 million," Skylar shared. "I think everyone forgets we pay taxes just like everyone else. People also seem to forget that the more you earn, the more tax you pay.”
Skylar's candid revelation highlights a lesser-known aspect of internet stardom. Despite the glamorous façade, managing such a substantial income isn't all glitz and glam. The model emphasized that her tax payments alone exceed five times the average person's yearly salary each month.
Skylar's journey to financial savvy wasn't without its hiccups. In the early days of her skyrocketing success, she faced the common pitfall of neglecting to set aside funds for taxes. When her first tax season arrived, she found her accounts completely drained. "I kind of just blew it off, and was just super immature about it," she admitted.
Determined to avoid future financial pitfalls, Skylar quickly enlisted the help of a competent CPA. With professional guidance, she learned crucial strategies for managing her finances and staying ahead of tax season demands. Now, Skylar sees herself as the CFO of her own empire, handling wires, accounting, and relying on her CPA for fiscal insights.
Beyond tackling taxes, Skylar is keen on securing her financial future. She's diving into the world of stock trading and working on creating a robust system to manage her wealth. "It's probably taken me two or three years to really create this system," she noted, describing a meticulously organized spreadsheet she now uses to track her finances.
Skylar's new approach centers on being smart with her money, focusing on saving and investing rather than spending impulsively. "Overall, I'm just trying to be smarter with money and not so willing to spend, spend, spend," she explained. Though dealing with such large sums can be daunting, Skylar Mae is clearly embracing her role as a savvy businesswoman in the world of online fame.