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by PaulDavisThe1st 62 days ago
No market that the federal government can recognize, tax or regulate
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Illegal commerce is still subject to taxation and regulation, famously so in the case of Al Capone.
Legally subject to. Practically, untaxed.
By making it illegal, it has already been regulated. The IRS also requires reporting and taxing all income, even that which was unlawfully gained.