I have wondered the last few months, just what the IRS knows from the incident in northern virgina this past few months ago. In the indictment it says the Feds were investigating since 2009. If that is true, they know most of the girls who worked over the years since 2009. If a provider files, but not a true amount because it is all cash, are they fairly safe doing that, and feel safe the IRS won't count the numbers of trip to Washington DC. Or is it better to not file and not own the provider occupation, and hope out of site out of mind. I think in this incident, that would be dangerous. What's your thought.

Get a professional opinion and follow their advice.

I had interesting discussions with some providers about their taxes. They tend to be upfront about their income, but have considerable deductions.

As one told me, The IRS does not care what you do to make money, so long as they get their piece.

or "companion,"  "private entertainer," or "professional date" or simply "adult entertainer."  Those things are perfectly legal.  But it's always a bad idea to not report every single penny to the IRS.  They can follow the cash, and the penalty for not reporting is stiff.  I think most professional providers know this.

Interesting responses, from no tell, to be sure to be honest. I have visited with both CPA and lawyers. Both say file separately, both say be honest. The provider to be un-name wants to report, but at a very deflated amount in order to fall into the no tax bracket. That worries me, in the fact that the return is now in the hands of the IRS, and they can or can not decide to audit. As for me, I told her that I was not filing jointly this year.

the accountant told me to get myself a business license as a consultant. You can be a consultant in a hundred different things and never have to worry about being audited. The less information the better. Travel is something that would be normal for someone who does consulting as an independent contractor. You can travel anywhere, it doesn't matter and it doesn't matter the number of times to any one location. His advice was to never acknowledge the occupation of entertainer, provider anything that could draw a red flag.

sound advice, agree 100%