Do inmates in federal penitentiaries pay taxes?

star_gazer

Inmates can still earn income, with stock and investments, and why wouldn't they be required to pay tax on it like the rest of us. [Edit -- Zb] Apr 15 08, 8:23 AM

zbeckabee

Yes, they are required to pay State and Federal Income Tax. California as an example: "Up to 80 percent of inmate earnings under the JVP are subject to federal, state and local income tax withholding, restitution payments to crime victims, support payments to the inmate's family, and reimbursement to the state for incarceration costs." "States like it because such inmates are required to pay taxes as well as contribute 20 percent of their salaries for room and board, 20 percent for victim-assistance programs and 20 percent for family support." Here's one such program that results in income: http://www.cccinc-7candlesticks.org/Com/Cent1-PFI.html http://www.calvoter.org/voter/elections/archive/96pri/props/194.html Apr 15 08, 10:22 AM