Wei Ya used to be the spokesperson of positive energy in the eyes of many netizens, but a recent tax turmoil has made her the focus of attention. She was fined 134.1 billion yuan, this figure seems abstract, but if it is interpreted in a life-like way, it is equivalent to 645 "cool". What kind of tax issues are hidden behind this, and how much impact does it have on her and the brands she works with?
Judging from the report of the Hangzhou Municipal Taxation Bureau, Wei Ya is accused of using a variety of means between 2019 and 2020, such as concealing income, fictitious business, false declarations, etc., to evade 6$4.3 billion in taxes. That's a staggering number, especially considering that she's always been in the top three of the streamer's revenue list.
To better understand this huge number, compare it to the daily salary of a female star. According to a netizen, the female star's daily salary is 2.08 million yuan. 13.4.1 billion is equivalent to 645 2.08 million yuan, which means that if calculated according to the salary of the female star, Wei Ya needs to work non-stop for nearly two years to pay this fine. For the vast majority of ordinary people, it is difficult to earn the daily salary of this female star for a lifetime, let alone 13That's an astronomical amount of 4.1 billion.
Wei Ya has always been a leader among the anchors, and the goods sold in her live broadcast room are close to the people and have a wide range of categories, so it has attracted many viewers to consume. However, she chose to evade tax responsibilities and left a stain on her social image.
For this huge fine, a large number of netizens have emerged on social platforms. Many people find it difficult to understand, and some even joke that if this fine is exchanged for cash, it will be enough to cover a football field. This has also sparked widespread concern about the issue of influencer taxation.
Previously, big Internet celebrities such as Lin Shanshan and Sydney were also exposed to tax evasion and were fined accordingly. Wei Ya, as the head anchor, was also involved. This shows that the state has begun to strengthen supervision on the issue of Internet celebrity taxation. According to the previous treatment of other anchors, Wei Ya is likely to quit the live broadcast industry, and may even face **.
However, Wei Ya's fine not only affected herself, but also affected many cooperative brands. Considering that her work with a large number of brands is calculated on an annual basis, there may be a risk of hefty compensation for those brands that fail to meet their obligations to carry goods. This also reminds people of the old saying: "A fire at the city gate will destroy the fish in the pond." ”
Wei Ya's fine this time is undoubtedly a deterrent to all network anchors. Li Jiaqi, who is of the same status as her and is often compared with Wei Ya, has also become the focus of many attention. Although it seems that Li Jiaqi has not violated the law at present, the things behind the Internet are often more complicated than we think. In a society governed by the rule of law, any artist and internet celebrity who violates the law should be punished by law.
In general, Wei Ya's tax issue this time has triggered a deep thinking in the society about the taxation of Internet celebrities. The Internet is not a foreign place, and everyone should be held accountable for their actions. The occurrence of this incident will have a far-reaching impact on the entire industry, and also remind other online anchors to pay attention to abide by laws and regulations and stay away from illegal acts.
Author: Little Star.
Editor-in-charge: Cai Cai.