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Jeff Bezos divorce poised to knock him from rich

RemainsUnknown 2019-01-09 16:57:10

Jeff Bezos divorce poised to knock him from richest to fourth richest person on planet

It’s shaping up to be the world’s most expensive divorce — and drop the most wealthy person on the planet down to the fourth richest.

Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos and his wife of 25 years, MacKenzie, announced Wednesday that they’re divorcing. The split could have a drastic impact on the fortune of Bezos, who’s currently ranked the richest person in the world with a net worth of $137 billion, according to Forbes’ rankings in real time.

There’s no word on whether the couple has a prenuptial agreement, but they live in Washington, which is one of just nine community property states, meaning that most property acquired during a marriage in these areas is considered owned by both spouses and would be divided nearly evenly in a divorce.

That could translate to the Amazon chairman falling to the fourth richest person in the world, assuming his fortune is halved from $137 billion to $68 billion. Currently trailing behind Bezos are Microsoft founder Bill Gates, with $94 billion, business magnate Warren Buffett, with $80 billion, French business mogul Bernard Arnault, with $70 billion and Mexican business tycoon Carlos Slim Helu, with $62 billion.

DAMN........

StumpCam 2019-01-09 17:11:57

In reply to RemainsUnknown

It takes more than money to please a woman! lol lol

Kay 2019-01-09 17:30:35

In reply to RemainsUnknown

I don't think either is duly concerned. Seems amicable as they said they will remain good friends and continue to work on ventures together. With his smarts this might just be one of those genius moves to make him #1 forever ... smile

sgtdjones 2019-01-09 19:49:37

In reply to RemainsUnknown

Smart move

She gets half of the assets.60 plus Billions Tax-free.

Should Amazon run into difficulty ie Apple etc

He can take whatever he gets and join her.

Is this really a divorce or tax saver.

lol lol lol

Dan_De_Lyan 2019-01-09 20:59:26

In reply to StumpCam

It takes more than money to please a woman!

He could not satisfy her!! he does not have "AMAZON PRIME" #walaba big grin

Dan_De_Lyan 2019-01-09 21:00:19

In reply to sgtdjones

expand the details of that tax angle

Runs 2019-01-09 21:00:50

Man has a new tv anchorwoman

maj 2019-01-09 21:06:31

In reply to Runs

Just one.. big grin

sgtdjones 2019-01-09 21:24:05

In reply to Dan_De_Lyan

Any divorce in the USA, the spouse gets it Tax-free

The payee gets to deduct it from his tax earnings.

She will get approx 60 billion...no Taxes

He will get to deduct 60 billion from his assets.

Now he is down to 60 billion plus.

He gives 30 billion in shares to a Foundation

He will get twice the amount in tax benefits.

Now he pays no tax on 120 billion of assets.

American taxpayers lose approx 50 billion in Taxes.

Now think how much Bill Gates gives away and how much he can write off in Taxes.

If you give Cash you can only claim the amount you gave in cash.

If you give shares you can receive twice the amount that the shares are worth in Tax savings.

It's the same in Canada.

cool

So folks rush and start Foundations and cash in ya bitcoins.

lol lol lol