Unfortunately the secrecy of adultery doesn’t always stop with lies about the relationship. Often a cheating partner will try to live a double life to hide suspicion. Many people don’t pay attention to joint tax forms. However, make sure that there is no discrepancy between the revenue listed on your annual tax returns and the lifestyle that you are used to living with your lover. Don’t ignore this, because if there is unaccounted-for income, someone else may be reaping the benefit of that revenue.
W2 (tax return) discrepancies
Missing bonuses
Does your significant other get a routine bonus? Have you noticed suspicious behavior, and that this year they’ve made no mention of it? In an attempt to fund an affair, your significant other may decide to try to use the sudden windfall of cash (the annual bonus) . Keep an eye out for bonuses, or increased income from promotions that simply don’t materialize. While on its own, it’s hardly proof of something bad going on, combined with different signs of infidelity it can be a good indicator.
Trips to the Cayman Islands
A lot of people don’t know that the Cayman Islands are a preferred destination for laundering money. People take money to the Cayman Islands to deposit into banks that won’t report their deposits to the United States. Is your lover constantly taking trips to the Cayman Islands for no apparent reason? You might want to look into your bank accounts and financial resources to ensure that they are not being diverted to another country.
Lost access to your accounts?
It’s possible that your lover will remove your access to accounts to hide naughty behavior. However, this can be an indicator of something far more sinister. Very often, in preparation for a divorce, a significant other will begin to dissolve assets and hide them. This is done to reduce liability during settlements. Be very concerned if you know you are dealing with infidelity and you realize you no longer have access to your financial resources. If you are concerned about suddenly not being able to access your accounts, or your passwords have suddenly changed, you may want to consider some serious actions to protect yourself.