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Subject: Funny tax laws (offensive to criminals)
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Date: Tue, 30-Oct-84 22:03:37 EST
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Below is a rather humorous exerpt from the instructions for Taxachussettes
income tax forms.  I really wonder what the state income tax people think the
I.Q. of the average criminal is?  (Good thing I reported my arson-for-profit
racket, now I can sleep nights without fearing the long arm of the law.)

"You must include all income you receive in the form of money, property and
services if it is not specifically exempt.  Report property (goods) and
services at their fair market values.  Examples include income from bartering
or swapping transactions, side commissions, kickbacks, rent paid in services,
illegal activities (such as stealing, drugs, etc.), cash skimming by
proprietors and tradesmen, "moonlighting" services, gambling, prizes and
awards.  Not reporting such income can lead to prosecution for perjury and
fraud."

But where would reporting such income lead?

							Mike Moroney
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