Using Adsense account which is under friends name. Tax issues?

alvinyakitori said:

Is there a way for the tax office to find out that the AdSense account is not under my name? If they do find out, would they care about it?

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alvinyakitori said:

As long as I pay taxes on the money deposited into my bank account under my name or company, it shouldn’t matter whose name the AdSense account is under, right?

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alvinyakitori said:

I am unable to access my old AdSense account, so I verified and created a new account under my friend's name. However, I have concerns regarding taxes. I live in Germany, and I don’t think Google shares information about the AdSense account owner with the tax office.

Is there a way for the tax office to find out that the AdSense account is not under my name? If they do find out, would they care about it?

As long as I pay taxes on the money deposited into my bank account under my name or company, it shouldn’t matter whose name the AdSense account is under, right?

I’m asking specifically because I want to ensure that my friend isn’t at risk of any issues like tax evasion or legal trouble.

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Simonsim89 said:

Technically, if the Adsense account is under your friend's name, and you’re the one earning the income, it could be a bit of a gray area. The tax office will mainly care about who’s actually receiving and reporting the income, so as long as the money ends up in your account and you pay taxes on it, you should be okay. However, if Google or any legal body looks into the account and sees that the name doesn’t match up with the bank account or tax filings, it could raise some questions. It’s best to be transparent and keep everything above board to avoid any potential issues down the road. Just make sure you report the income properly, and consider consulting with a local tax advisor for peace of mind.

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