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2. Well, I think it was likely blackmail... Black isn't the only billionaire to give Epstein $$$$$$

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Reply #1)

Tue Jul 25, 2023, 02:38 PM

Jul 2023

But as I understand it, Black might have deducted the payments to Epstein as business/tax advice. You know how you're allowed to deduct that $650 you pay to the accountant to do your taxes each April? Same thing, I guess, only times 200,000.

This is something Trump faces on a smaller scale maybe, as it looks like he might have deducted the Stormy payment as legal fees.

Les Wexner was another billionaire 'client' of Epstein. Remember he's the one who gave Epstein the $70mil mansion in Manhattan. I'm sure that was just a gesture of gratitude for E's financial advice.
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2021/06/inside-jeffrey-epsteins-decades-long-relationship-with-his-biggest-client

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CNN: Billionaire Leon Black made $158 million payment to Jeffrey Epstein.Senators want to know why [View all] viva la Jul 2023 OP

How does paying Epstein $155MM help him avoid his tax liabilities? OAITW r.2.0 Jul 2023 #1

Well, I think it was likely blackmail... Black isn't the only billionaire to give Epstein $$$$$$ viva la Jul 2023 #2

That would be blackmail, for $155MM. Thanks for playing Epstein Jeopardy! hedda_foil Jul 2023 #3

Yup blm Jul 2023 #5

I know the answer. barbaraann Jul 2023 #4

Some call it go away payment. GreenWave Jul 2023 #6

He was so happy when Epstein sent him a copy of the "movie" he just had to donate! Chainfire Jul 2023 #7

Well, it's like this..... getagrip_already Jul 2023 #8

Pay your taxes, man. republianmushroom Jul 2023 #9

That's one helluva expensive dating service. rubbersole Jul 2023 #10

Might the $158 mil payment have had something to do with this? viva la Jul 2023 #11

So now he's caught anyway - that $158 million didn't do shit FakeNoose Jul 2023 #13

" paid Epstein in several installments between 2012 and 2017" muriel_volestrangler Jul 2023 #12