Comments on: Feds Say Encouraging Others Not to Pay Tax is Abusive

By: Malcolm White, CPA

Malcolm White, CPA — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:00:44 +0000

A friend of mine made me watch a “tax protest” video and look through several related websites. Generally speaking, he’s highly intelligent, well educated, and thoughtful. So I am surprised that he gives any credence to the tax protest movement.

But the bottom line is — this is nothing more than Free Speech. Our founding fathers wanted to give citizens the right to object to their government. Whether our government is right or wrong is irrelevant. They have stacked the deck in their favor and use strong arm tactics against a select group of individuals.

If being against taxes is a crime then hundreds of elected politicians are criminals, including George Bush who wants his tax cuts (especially for the rich) to become permanent. Following the logic of the IRS, the entire Republican party is a tax protest organization.

By: robert m schulze

robert m schulze — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:59:40 +0000

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By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:05:31 +0000

My blood bank provides one year of blood replacement insurance for a donor. With a cash value of $11, it could be considered payment. Since my health insurance pays for blood it has not value to me. You should still give blood. I’m at 17 gallons. Maybe I should report the value of the orange juice and cookies I get after the donation or the occasional T-shirt they have for donors.