Post by chatter on Feb 25, 2006 4:07:40 GMT -5
Drug dealers pay new 'crack tax' (02/24/2006)
A US state's tax on drug dealers has brought in nearly $2 million in its first year. Tennessee's so-called 'Crack Tax' came into effect last January 2005, reports the Sun-Sentinel. Under the scheme, drug dealers are expected to pay taxes on illegal drugs and alcohol. They pay confidentially, and when they do, they get a stamp. If they're caught without the stamp, they'll be prosecuted for tax evasion, as well as drug dealing.
www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1698302.html?menu=news.quirkies.strangecrime
A US state's tax on drug dealers has brought in nearly $2 million in its first year. Tennessee's so-called 'Crack Tax' came into effect last January 2005, reports the Sun-Sentinel. Under the scheme, drug dealers are expected to pay taxes on illegal drugs and alcohol. They pay confidentially, and when they do, they get a stamp. If they're caught without the stamp, they'll be prosecuted for tax evasion, as well as drug dealing.
www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1698302.html?menu=news.quirkies.strangecrime