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KwaZulu-Natal police are searching for a syndicate of sex workers, believed to be behind the murders of six businessmen. Photo: Reuters
Amsterdam - Amid budget cuts and falling revenues, the Dutch government has warned prostitutes who advertise their wares in the famed windows of Amsterdam's red light district to expect a business-only visit from the taxman.
Prostitution has flourished in Amsterdam since the 1600s, when the Netherlands was a major naval power and sailors swaggered into the city's port looking for a good time. The country legalised prostitution in 2000, but authorities are only now demanding prostitutes pay income tax.
Janneke Verheggen, spokeswoman for the country's Tax Service, said now is the right time to “increase compliance.”
In a sign of the times, few prostitution advocates are protesting - though many are sceptical tax law can be enforced in an all-cash industry. - Sapa-AP
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Anonymous, wrote
Minister Pravin Gordon take note- maybe this will help- issue them with tax certficates as well.
Anonymous, wrote
this given new meaning to the taxman wanting his pound of flesh :-)
Anonymous, wrote
Perhaps they can pay in kind
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