How to account for this $45,000? I think, this could be as Salary or dividend. When Scott and Allison are in the store, they are the only ones who operate the register. Scott admits that, because he is in too much of a hurry, he sometimes puts the cash in his pocket rather than take the time to ring up the sale. Having cash in hand allows him to pay his babysitter and other personal expenses. Though it was difficult for him to be certain, Scott estimated that transactions worth about $45,000 each year have been handled in this way. Scott confirmed that he has not filed a personal tax return since he started GPP because he has not taken a salary.