👉 A skipperage is a type of legal privilege that allows an individual to avoid paying taxes on their income if they are not working. This means that the individual can claim deductions or expenses for free, and therefore do not have to pay any taxes on their earnings. The term "skipperage" is derived from the phrase "to skip over," which refers to someone who skips over something without taking it seriously or paying attention to details. In many countries, such as the United States and Canada