This marks the third time Schiff, who served as his own attorney during the five-week trial, has been convicted of tax-related offenses. Suffice it to say that they are totally unfounded and without merit. All of these have a vested interest in keeping you ignorant concerning the real nature of federal income taxes.

Another co-defendant, Lawrence Cohen, 65, was convicted of one count of aiding in the filing of fraudulent tax returns and acquitted on three other counts of the same charge, and of conspiracy. Those arguments are almost as laughable as their contention that there's no law requiring U. The authority given to Congress to lay and collect taxes, see U. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. No, it has nothing to do with his tax machinations.

Another co-defendant, Lawrence Cohen, 65, was found guilty of one count of aiding in the filing of fraudulent tax returns and acquitted on three other counts of the same charge, and of conspiracy. The charges contained in the indictment are only allegations. The Internet has become a favorite tool for promoters of tax protest schemes. Also check out John Bogle's The Battle for the Soul of Capitalism in paperback or get the audio version from Audio Evolution. Meanwhile, another well-known septuagenarian has found that working within the tax code can be pretty darn lucrative. He said Neun's trial should have been conducted separately from Schiff's.

These blog compilations include entries fromDon't Mess With Taxes. The jury of seven women and five men reached their verdicts after deliberating for three days. Neun is also charged with willfully failing to file federal income tax returns 26 U. The Government Is Fleecing You', which was published in 1976. The break was part of hurricane relief legislation and removed some giving limits that are based on a taxpayer's adjusted gross income. Our wages don't belong to the United States government.