In The Black: The Real Deal with considering becoming a “Tax Objector.”

Things feel crazy in the US right now, and I know so many people are upset about what is happening in our government. I probably receive an email at least once a week asking if there is any way to NOT pay taxes, and hey, I hear you. So what does the law have to say about this?

First up, you are not the first person to think of this, so there is a bunch of settled case law on this. For most people, they generally object on moral grounds to what their tax dollars are paying for or, in legalese, on First Amendment grounds. Here’s the bad news: that case law says that this is a frivolous argument. I know, not what you wanted to hear.

Let’s say that you are so spitting mad that you file but don’t pay - what happens? The wheels of collection start (albeit slowly, considering the lack of staffing at the IRS). Notices will come, interest and fines will accrue until you get to bank levies and pay garnishments. If you have a business, this can impact your credit, vendors, etc. So, not great.

I know it’s cold comfort, but you can still:

VOTE! (midterms are coming this fall!)

PROTEST!

And my favorite CALL CONGRESS! (202) 224-3121.

The Tax Deadline, still she persists.

Think of our tax emails requesting your documents as a little distraction from this hellscape. All things considered, your tax paperwork is maybe a nice break right now, no? Also, please get back to us. 🙏