Re: Paying taxes on Poker Winnings...
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That last line is what I don't get...how can one pay taxes on illegal income?
This statement is illogical.
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Would you rather the government reward illegal behavior by not taxing it? I think that's much more illogical.
Moreover, it provides law enforcement with another avenue in which to prosecute. As with Capone, they simply were unable to gather enough evidence against him with regard to his other illegal activities.
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