General Discussion

And, yes .. we do need actual definitions and cut off points. (and presumably what we have our tax codes for?)

If someone is having hard times and struggling - then we would presume that any tax 'owed' on their $2500 would be very minimal or practically nonexistent. If in fact that person is in a somewhat more privileged position - are we making the argument that they also do not owe - anything, on an equivalent amount? But, in either case - the the government has no cause to even have knowledge ? What I really can't see - and see no real plausible argument for - is that all manner of income should go 'unreported'. (meaning any sort of fair or reasonable accounting is ever even arrived at .. ) Where does that species of thought come from?

Like I started out saying ... Arguments ... And I can see reasonable and practical argument for minimum thresh holds ... But $20,000 (as is being advocated elsewhere here) .. ? No - that is just an argument for 'skinning the taxman'. (i.e., cheating) And serves no aspect of the public good. (YOU may go home whistling with more money in your pocket ... But, I and everyone else, is going home with less!)