so hookers are supposed to file taxes?! Is there a certain criteria you should meet before filinf taxes? Like, do you have to make a certain amount with no other legal income?
Sorry, I know I'm hijacking but I'm a little surprised.
Originally Posted by sensualsanaa
Your income is technically legal - you are selling time. Regardless, the IRS doesn't really care. They just want their money. Hell "social escort" even falls under the "all other personal services" tax code (which also includes baby shoe bronzing and a lot of other amusing professions). I wouldn't list my occupation as hooker or anything :P. Model is a fine occupation to list. A business license and an EIN to pay estimated taxes are probably a decent idea too. I think you don't have to file taxes on income under $2500 a year, or at least that's what I was told at work when I made minimum wage at age 19. I haven't worked a "straight" job since then (school/traveling) so I'm not even sure that's right.
I don't understand how some women (who do this as a career with no other income) plan on buying a home or doing anything that involves credit/income checks in the future. God forbid you ever need a loan, or to finance a vehicle. Buying a car in cash isn't shady but a home? I'd be surprised if the realtor you bought the home from didn't tip off the IRS, as they have to pay taxes on their commission.
Plus it makes you look like a f'ing drug dealer.
It's also fairly ironic that someone that is in a trade that their government deems illegal wants to repay that government back in full. Not judging you, just confused.
I drive on the road and use other public services. I'm still a human being and a citizen first. I also wish to buy a home someday. Last time I checked, verifiable income is a good thing when it comes to asking for a mortgage
I realise not all cash businesses report every dollar, but the ones who pay nothing? The ones who pay significantly less than they should? Trifling.