Al Capone
This infamous mobster's name has been associated with a variety of illegal acts including bootlegging, prostitution and murder. However, only one illegal act landed Al Capone in prison - income tax evasion.
Under Capone's watch as boss of the Chicago Outfit, the organization generated estimated revenues of $100 million per year.
Due to the removal of the word "lawful" from the 16th Amendment in 1916, even income earned via illegal activities is subject to tax.
This put criminals like Capone in a bind because they could either admit breaking the law and file proper taxes (essentially confessing), or cheat on taxes and risk getting jailed for evasion.
In addition to paying fines and the outstanding tax bill, Capone was sentenced to 11 years in prison.
Does anybody know what they are talking about the word "lawful" being removed from the 16th amendment?