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Brothels to Nevada: Tax Us, Please

Brothel owners see taxes as insurance to keep them legal

By Peter Fearon,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 26, 2009 3:16 AM CST

(Newser) – Nevada's brothel owners are offering to fork over tax money to the state to help cover its debts—but legislators are reluctant to increase the state's involvement in the $50-million-a-year sex business, reports the New York Times. Nevada's 25 legal brothels pay hefty taxes to...   Read full story »

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