What are some legal ways for an individual to be compensated that wouldn't appear in the tax documentation of either the individual or the company in question?
"Legal" is used here to mean "would stand up in a court of law in the relevant jurisdiction."
The fact is that if Eric Schmidt were fined 100% of his "net worth" he would be among the rich again within a year or two.
Suppose a professional gambler made exactly the same amount as Eric Schmidt per year. This "system" would fine them equally. But the gambler relies on his bankroll as his asset, whereas Schmidt relies on his reputation and personal network.
1) Whether yearly income is representative of present and/or future net worth is entirely unrelated to whether the magnitude of said income is discoverable.
2) Everyone has a different definition of "fair." Which one are you using?
(1) The original question is ["elsewhere it's like [this], is that better?"]
I merely point out a major caveat.
(2) From the article: "In reality, fairness is not so much about the actual distribution of loot as it is about the psychology of how you feel about it."
"Legal" is used here to mean "would stand up in a court of law in the relevant jurisdiction."