Blogging... license required !!!

[GoldenRivet]

Originally Posted by SteamWake

TIn this case the woman admitts she 'earned' 50 bucks

That was her first mistake

[SteamWake]

Originally Posted by GoldenRivet

That was her first mistake

The money was actually earned as a contributing author to another web site not her blog.

Did you read the story?

She’s not alone. After dutifully reporting even the smallest profits on their tax filings this year, a number — though no one knows exactly what that number is — of Philadelphia bloggers were dispatched letters informing them that they owe $300 for a privilege license, plus taxes on any profits they made.

[GoldenRivet]

I agree it is ridiculous.

but when someone slides you a $50 bill... its probably best to slide it under the table

[Platapus]

In reading the article, which contains little information, I wonder if she tried to take a tax deduction on her internet "business"?

In reading the article, which contains little information, I wonder if she tried to take a tax deduction on her internet "business"?

Or if the business that paid her had put her income through its books.
I wonder if some people would be taking the same atttitude if it was a mexican gardener complaining about business licensing or if they would suggest payment under the table as a solution?