Again, a lot of these things are pretty common in business.
My Dad has a business, and pays me a consultancy fee. I pay consultancy fees to my wife.
None of this is unusual for a family business.
My Dad has a business, and pays me a consultancy fee. I pay consultancy fees to my wife.
None of this is unusual for a family business.
Are the fees declared to the IRS and all relevant taxes paid?
No need to answer (it’s your private business), but just because petty abuses are common and rarely caught doesn’t mean they’re legitimate business practices.
You are either a consultant, or an employee.