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April 24, 2003
Hello, I'm a drug dealer. Can I get my tax stamps?
This blog entry talks about this document from the Kansas Department of Revenue and its associated FAQ. It is truly astounding how dumb politicians can be. Kansas is suggesting that drug dealers purchase tax stamps based on the type of drugs they are selling, and place those stamps on the drugs they sell, much like cigarette tax stamps. There is no end to the logic holes this leads to. For example, the FEDs can seize property that was bought by money gained through drug sales. By collecting tax on drug sales and using those funds, isn't the gub'mt doing the same thing? Beyond the whole issue of how the law appears to legitimize drug sales while still saying their illegal. Not even going in to the issue of how, even if Kansas could get drug dealers to pay taxes on their drugs, wouldn't the government be inclined not to go after those dealers as it would be detrimental to their budgets? Turns out, there are similar laws in many states.All i have to say is, good luck getting those drug dealers to keep receipts.
Posted by wonko at April 24, 2003 12:47 PM
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If they sell drugs across state lines do they have to file there sales tax in both states?
Here's another thought...who will enforce the tax audits? The DEA?
If a drug dealer is caught in the cross fire on the border of Kansas and Missouri, where would you burry the survivors?
Posted by: Obigabu at April 24, 2003 09:48 PM
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