Tax Day gives a lot of us the blues - which, as it turns out, actually kind of works. April 15th is the birthday of one of the greatest singers of all time: the Empress of the Blues, Bessie Smith. As for taxes, we have some news you can use - at least if you're an unsavory character. According to US tax law, stolen property must be reported as income.
Forebears: Bessie Smith, The Empress Of The Blues (NPR Music)
It’s True: You Must Report Income from Thievery on Your Tax Form (Tax Foundation)
