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It is particularly an option when your boyfriend/husband is an independent tradie or contractor.

If your boyfriend/husband said to you "Honey I don't think we can afford you to work any more since I put on another plumber on for my company. The tax accountant has suggested my company pays me less and put you on the payroll. Then we can split income and save more tax than you earn. Our combined household income will be a lot more than if you continue to work for your current employer. We will be able to afford overseas vacations.

All you need to do is to send 2 plumbing invoices a day and field 3-4 phone calls I can't because I'm up a ladder. But I think you should clean the house and cook the evening meal for me in between calls. Other than that you can play tennis with the girls, do coffee with them, whatever but what you are paid is our money not your money to blow."

WHAT IS YOUR ANSWER?

This can be a genuine option because income can be split if the girlfriend/wife has a job in the company and the tax savings can be substantial. Depends on the tax regime in your country and what the wife can earn elsewhere. If you are a waitress it's shoe in. If you are a lady lawyer probably not viable but you might be entirely over recording work you have done in 6 minute intervals and you like playing tennis with the girls.