You usually hear about the IRS wielding its power to criminally prosecute tax offenders in those cases where the dollar amount involved is great or the notoriety from the case will make lawful taxpayers think twice before fudging the numbers on their tax returns. I was a little surprised when I read about Johnny Ray Taylor, who recently pled guilty to tax evasion in U.S. District Court in Las Vegas earlier this week, until I read-on.

At first glance, the headlines capture you about a panderer and pimp, needing to cut a deal with the IRS. How much could such a “profession” really bring in? Surely not enough to catch the attention of the IRS; wrong! According to Taylor’s plea agreement, he copped receiving gross income in excess of $230,000 for tax year 2010. Although he didn’t file tax returns for tax years 2008, 2009, and 2010, he agreed to pay restitution in the amount of $117,559.82 to the IRS for those tax years. He’s presently awaiting sentencing. I’m still curious as to how much money he really “earned” since he cut a deal admitting that he earned in excess of $230,000 for just one tax year alone.