• MrZee@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    Edit: I just realized your comment wasn’t directed at the IRS specifically. I’ll leave my comment up because I still find the info interesting.

    I think the IRS tries to be agnostic to the legality of income. Yes, taxes are set in accordance with law, but their role isn’t make sure you obtained your income legally or ethically… not that I would trust them not to “tattle”.

    Here is an overview on the IRS’s guidance for reporting illegal income:

    https://taxfoundation.org/blog/irs-guidance-thieves-drug-dealers-and-corrupt-officials/