Irwin Schiff: Unconstitutionality of Federal Income Tax Enforcement #306
Think and Act Locally · David Campbell
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Show Notes
Irwin Schiff’s lecture, transcribed from a YouTube video, contends that the federal income tax is a voluntary system, not mandated by law. He argues that Americans have been misled into believing it is compulsory, causing undue financial and emotional distress. Schiff claims that the IRS, with the support of tax professionals and the media, engages in organized extortion. He points to government documents and congressional letters to support his claim that no specific law requires individuals to pay income taxes. Schiff also provides procedures for protecting oneself from the IRS, including challenging notices of levy with sworn affidavits and resisting property seizures. He asserts that IRS agents lack the authority to enforce tax laws, and that the agency relies on intimidation and misinformation. The lecture also discusses the misuse of regulations and the lack of due process in IRS procedures, advocating for a return to constitutional principles.