Some Nevada brothels actually want to be taxed

[NVMojo]

With local governments struggling due to loss of federal dollars to the Bush schemes that send it overseas and to his other pet projects, it obviously takes being creative to keep the local coffers from choking to death. Look at California.

(Bush won Nevada by 21,000 votes.)

MOUND HOUSE, Nev. - If visitors to the Moonlite Bunny Ranch aren't too distracted by the half-naked woman in skyscraper heels likely to be lounging at the bar, they might notice a small glass box stuffed with dollar bills near the door.
This month, the brothel is collecting donations for the Silver Springs Spay and Neuter Clinic. Two months ago, it was the local children's museum.
''I give back to my community,'' said brothel owner Dennis Hof, who pimps for about 200 women at two brothels in the high desert five miles outside Carson City.
Many others in the industry, which is legal by county option in Nevada, want to go further.
They are asking to be taxed.
Although county governments collect license fees, the state of Nevada has never taxed brothels. If an industry lobbying group and an anti-prostitution lawmaker have their way, that could change this year.


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http://www.sltrib.com/utah/ci_2648349

[htuttle]

1. So, how's everything in the pimp business?

[DulceDecorum]

2. We're getting screwed.

[NVMojo]

4. Nevada's legislature is actually dealing with a bill against pimps

as we write these things ...

[NMDemDist2]

3. OMFG one of my best friends for years runs the Silver Springs Spay

and Neuter Clinic!!!! I'll have to send him an email :bounce:

[VegasWolf]

5. Supporting worthy causes! Maybe I should get over there and contribute.

[yellowcanine]

6. A spay and neuter clinic donation box in a brothel? Why do I find that

amusing? I guess I am easily amused. Would the fees be considered taxes or user fees?

[SweetLeftFoot]

7. In sensible

countries sex workers pay tax and enjoy various employment protections.