Quote Originally Posted by Keith Alan View Post
Or is it even income in the first place?

I'm beginning to think it's merely receiving payment, and not the fruit of an investment.
Income is property and not property.
Income, in general understanding, is property. For purposes of taxation, it is not property.

Income tax is an excise tax. It is an event tax. It is a tax on a privilege, benefit, or occupation.
Income tax is a burden assessed against the person.