Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback has ignited a heated debate with his announcement of a controversial tax plan targeting OnlyFans, a popular platform for adult content. During an interview with NXR Studios on Monday, Fishback, a 31-year-old CEO of an investment company and political newcomer, detailed his proposal for a hefty 50% "Sin Tax" on earnings from the platform for both creators and subscribers.
Fishback's rationale for the proposed tax centers on his belief that it would address what he perceives as a moral crisis affecting young Americans. He specifically voiced his opposition to young women engaging in online content creation in lieu of traditional family roles, as well as his concerns about the exposure of young men to adult content. "I don't want young women who could otherwise be mothers raising families, rearing children — I don't want them to be selling their bodies to sick men online," Fishback stated. He also expressed worry about young men being led astray, adding, "And I don’t want young, impressionable men who are straight from Christ ... to be told and drawn into lust, and have their entire brain rewired."
The proposal has met with swift and vocal opposition from OnlyFans content creators, particularly those based in Florida. Sophie Rain, a Tampa resident and one of the top earners on the platform, criticized the tax plan as "the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard." Rain, who claims to have amassed $95 million in earnings from 2023 to 2025 and is a co-founder of the Bop House—a residence for multiple adult performers—defended her tax compliance and questioned the logic behind Fishback's proposal. She highlighted her Christian upbringing and took issue with the candidate's judgmental language. In response to Fishback's assertions, Rain argued, "What he’s saying invalidates him as a Christian ... he could’ve gone about it a better way than to call me a whore and say I have a degenerate job."
Following the backlash, Fishback responded on social media, pointing out the potential tax contributions from creators like Rain. He projected a $42 million tax bill for Rain under his plan, which he asserts would fund improvements in teacher pay and school lunches. Another prominent OnlyFans content creator, Anya Lacey, also condemned the proposal as inconsistent and overreaching. Lacey, a self-described conservative and gun owner, critiqued the idea of a "Sin Tax" as hypocritical, especially in a state with a history like Miami's. She called for equal taxation on activities some might consider sinful, such as alcohol, marijuana, and strip clubs.
The discussion surrounding the proposed tax on OnlyFans income highlights a clash of values and raises questions about the role of government in regulating online content and the implications for personal freedoms and economic activity.
