Haven't read any discussion on whether collecting income tax is constitutionally lawful. Bill Benson, since 1984, has been taking on the IRS on the grounds that the 16th amendment was never ratified by 3/4 of the states in 1913. A Chicago Federal District Court placed a permanent injunction against him for "falsely" telling people that the 16th amendment was never ratified._javascript:icon('')

Would open up a whole new can of worms....especially since the Reps listed previously want to revamp the ol' tax system.

Follow his case at TheLawThatNeverWas.com/new/home.asp

You know, I read something last night about Income Tax that made me laugh. Do you know how unpatriotic you are for not paying taxes? *sarcasm*

Here's what I read, verbatim ...

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. notably said "Taxes are what we pay for civilized society." We should be proud that the vast majority of American citizens pay their taxes honestly and of their own free will. In an ever more complex and global world, we cannot take for granted this cornerstone principle of our democracy.

That is the first paragraph located on form 1040 instructions book "A Message from the Commissioner"

I, for one, would absolutely love it if they did away with income tax. Personally, if my bf and I "net" $30,000 combined income during the year 2008 we will have to pay over 28% of that income as taxes? Not just the standard 13% anyone else would pay. Why? Because we are "Self-Employed" and would have to pay an additional 15.3% tax for that "privilage"

Another NWO tactic? More than likely. They don't want free thinking ambitious individuals to prosper.

p.s. the reason I put "combined" in bold is because we are "owner operators" meaning we own our own truck. Out delivering freight to this great country of ours so people will have their toilet paper and shiny objects and we drive team. Driving team we will be LUCKY if we clear that much.

edited because I goofed on the bold tag!

[edit on 9-2-2009 by cnichols]

There is absolutely no way our present administration would allow something like this to pass. Why would they essentially give away their chicken that lays their golden eggs? Especially after pushing this huge pork filled stimulus package.

They might be crooked - but they're not stupid.

Anyone still wondering why the only balanced budget and federal surplus during the past 20 years came while Clinton was in office? It's because of ridiculous stunts like this that the republicans like to pull, where their only concern comes from increasing their wealth as opposed to the nations'

Second thought, I should have read your whole post before I responded. The above statement shows just how little you know about the budget and its history. The 'balanced' budget and the surpluses only came after the GOP rammed the Contract with America (tax cuts) and Welfare Reform down Clinton's throat. Even still, the United States added almost two trillion dollars to its debt during Bill Clinton's time in office.

"40 have signed on to Rep. John Linder's [GA-7] bill to abolish the
income tax, and replace it with a national sales tax."




Great!! So instead of a loaf of bread costing $2.00 its going to cost $20.00
Great thinking. When is enough enough?
F*&^ us all. We deserve what we get if we stay on the couch if this thing passes.