This does sound dumb, but it also reminds me of a story my grandmother once told me, which I may have mentioned on these forums before, but I cannot be certain. She said that when she used to live in the city, back in the 60's or early 70's, there was a brothel and a madame she knew about, although not personally, lol. She said all of the "employees" there filed federal income tax, listing their occupation basically as a prostitute. I do not know if that is the exact word they used, but it could have been. That is one of the nicer words to describe that particular trade I suppose.

She said that the government never gave them any hassle or anything. They accepted the income filings, of course, and treated them like filings from any legal profession. It probably does not need to be stated that this profession was illegal in this particular state. If memory serves me correctly, there is only one state that has legalized prostitution, and that is only for small portions or counties. I am talking about Nevada obviously, but I'm not sure how all of that works. Is prostitution legal in Canada? Not really related, I am just curious. Not thinking about moving to Canada or anything...

Now, there are not going to be any drug dealers filing federal income tax, simply because the government is not going to overlook something like this, and instead they are going to use the information to identify the big players in the drug world. Now if there were some law to be passed that prevented the IRS from sharing information of this regard with federal agencies tasked with arresting criminals for crimes like drug dealing, then maybe we would see some filings. I only say this because it would decrease the charges brought against the criminal if they were ever caught.

If we are talking about a multi-million dollar drug dealer here, then tax evasion is likely to be added to the list of charges when the federal indictment comes down. Honestly though, I think a drug dealer still could file income tax as things currently stand, if the law already knows about them. But I am not sure if an income tax filing listing income from selling narcotics would constitute enough proof to arrest and charge someone. If not, it could probably be done with no backlash. But I am not a lawyer, and I really have no clue about what would constitute proof with something like this...Interesting to ponder though imo.

No paper trail exists whatsover for any "other income" listed. Which means, All funds collected from such foolish mortals who are willing to document their illegal activity will be put into the same shadow accounts that the Masters of puppets, or their lap dogs in D.C, Rape and enjoy for themselves day in and day out just like the collected taxes from all the illegal aliens who are using fake, dead or other peoples Social Security numbers.

Where exactly the hell do you think they are sending all of that revenue? While the typical stupid masses of sheople keep their heads stuck in the ground, there are accounts that are there for the elite to enjoy. When it comes to waking up and recognizing how much is being stolen from them just so a bunch of assholes can eat the best food on the planet, and look down upon everyone, they are asleep at the wheel.

You can't fix stupid though, you just can't. ~$heopleNation

Don't think of it as a stupid rule. Think of it as being required. Even if no one will actually follow it, they need to list it just as they did, if they are being equal in regards to sources of income. Silly? Sure. But you'd be angrier if drug dealers were given a break from their profits.

This is news? If you make twenty dollars mowing your neighbor's lawn you have to report it to the IRS. Of course you would have to be an idiot to do so. It has been like that for years. Impossible to enforce. Years and years. OP is a typical OP.

Trap for the stupid criminals.

failing to do so is one more felony they can pile up.

Also thats how they got Al Capone

The only thing they could nail him for was tax evasion because they could prove he had more money than he was paying taxes on. Sent him to Alcatraz for tax evasion where he stayed until he died there in the 80's

Sounds like they're making preparations to enforce the Obamacare mandate. I read somewhere that the IRS would have no real authority to take any legal action against anyone who refused to buy insurance unless they made a false statement on their tax return.

I would not be surprised to see the IRS finding excuses to get proactive.

Isn't this one of the main reasons someone does this "job" in the first place? What are they going to write in the line? Income is from selling 12 pounds of meth, 2 pounds coc aine, 100 pounds pot? Yea, that isn't going to happen. Those who partake in that sort of activity are not going to follow the IRS's instructions on this one. However, when they get popped, I wonder if the gubbament will start prosecuting them for tax evasion and for the drugs?

On the other hand, as a person who pays taxes, it does irk me that I am paying my fair share, so they should too (as should everyone). However, I doubt the IRS will get very far with this campaign and I imagine they are wasting "tax dollars" on these futile efforts.

Originally posted by lovebeck

On the other hand, as a person who pays taxes, it does irk me that I am paying my fair share, so they should too (as should everyone).

Well, you can scratch that itch by reminding yourself that "fair" is really just a wedge issue.