Note: The author is just not a CPA or tax specialized. This article is for general information purposes, and really should not be construed as tax professional guidance. Readers are strongly inspired to consult their tax professional regarding their personal tax situation. The federal income tax statutes echos the language of the 16th amendment in praoclaiming that it reaches "all income from whatever source derived," (26 USC s. 61) including criminal enterprises; criminals who in order to re...