Feds don't think you're earning maybe they leave you alone
It can also be argued that would make you a bigger target for the feds if they know your not earning. That would tell them your probably pissed your not earning, and/or have a grudge against some of the guys that are earning and thus you might be a candidate to flip for the government.
Tommy Shots: They want me running the family, don't they know I have a young wife? Sal Vitale: (laughs) Tommy, jump in, the water's fine.