Should Sin Be Taxed?

[Sachet]

TweetThe Ultimate Sin Tax
Nevada Considers Taxing Hookers

PAHRUMP, Nev. {AP}

The manager of one of Nevada's finest brothels proudly walks the 297 acres that surround The Resort at Sheri's Ranch, pointing to the $7 million expansion that opened last year. She glows when talking about the sports bar, the themed bungalows, the Jacuzzi rooms.
'Business is good,' say Laraine Harper.
So good that several influential Nevada lawmakers think the industry should do more than fulfill sexual fantasies. With the state facing a deficit of up to $704 million, some legislators want to tax the fees of Nevada prostitutes in what could be the ultimate sin tax.
'Everybody should pay.' said Assemblywoman Sheila Leslie, a Reno Democrat. 'It should be taxed just like any other entertainment.'
Brothels and hookers in Nevada, the only state with legal prostitution, are subject to federal income tax on their over all earnings, and have to pay various county taxes and fees. But Nevada has no state income tax.
Some say a state tax on sex acts would further legitimize an industry that many people prefer to keep at arm's length. A state tax could also hurt the small rural counties that depend on revenue from local brothel taxes. And some fear it could drive legal prostitutes underground.
The brothel owners are not particularly enthusiastic, either.

'What are the girls going to do?' asked Geoff Arnold, president of the Navada Brothel Association. {This part CrAcKs me up} 'Have a calculator in the room? The girls aren't the best at math.'
They may have to learn.
Gov. Kenny Guinn has proposed a 7.3 percent tax on entertainment and admissions that is expected to generate $82.5 million in its first year.

[DiamondBling]

TweetYes, get them to a Math class and tax 'em

[bigjim33]

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Originally posted by ironfist
Cool, my homestate makes the news again...

congrats buddy

[njjuicer]

Tweetwhats this worl comin too geez taxin hookers now lol shakin ym head laughin at the same time hehe

[Auriflex]

TweetThis is such bullshit!!!


Oh wait, that's Nevada. Nevermind.

[jack hust]

Tweetass= tax

[pudgy]

Tweeti believe the a sin tax is only a good thing if it aleaviates some of are normal tax, kinda like a reward for not smokin,drinkin, whatever.

[bigjim33]

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Originally posted by Auriflex
This is such bullshit!!!


Oh wait, that's Nevada. Nevermind.

[THE JUICE]

Tweettax the mofo's

[Sachet]

TweetYa know, I was just thinking..
If a 7.3 percent tax is expected to generate $82.5 million in its first year, how much are these people making?!
That's incrediable.. absolutely mindboggling.. especially since they can't do math.

[bigjim33]

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Originally posted by Sachet
Ya know, I was just thinking..
If a 7.3 percent tax is expected to generate $82.5 million in its first year, how much are these people making?!
That's incrediable.. absolutely mindboggling.. especially since they can't do math.

interesting point...i need to move and start a ummmm business

[Sachet]

TweetWoW!

*tsk*

I could be a millionaire within 4 months...

[alwayzgrowing]

Tweetbad enough paying for sex, but not taxing it. may as well make them get married. same thing, they are sucking all of the guy's money out

[Lethal]

TweetThe ironic thing is that the money would probably be used for schools and pregnency education.... funny how dirty money (political definition) isn't accepted by officials for campaigning (ie big tobacco) but this money would be greated with open arms.

[goliath.jr]

TweetMan that's fucked up! Taxing hookers - ...just when you think you've seen it all.