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Before 1913, Americans could veto government spending by not buying bonds. The Federal Reserve Act in 1913 allowed the government to borrow from the Federal Reserve Bank without needing public approval. This created an unlimited credit line, bypassing the people's economic veto power. Now, the government can borrow without collateral, unlike individuals who need collateral to borrow money from a bank.

150 years ago, people didn't need government permission for everyday activities like fishing, owning property, starting a business, or even setting up a lemonade stand. Now, almost everything requires government approval. If you believe you're still free, you're mistaken. You're essentially a controlled human in a tax system.

The US financial situation has some symptoms that are difficult to diagnose. Many believe the problem is high taxes, and while US taxes are indeed very high, that's not the core issue. The real problem is that even with high taxes, they aren't truly funding the government. Instead, the government is financed by treasury bonds, largely bought by the Federal Reserve. The Fed buys these by printing money, backed by the treasury bonds themselves. Essentially, the government is financed by printing money out of thin air. One might ask, if the government can print unlimited money, why collect taxes at all? The shocking answer is that high taxes exist to maintain the illusion that you are funding the government, which you are actually not.

Federal Reserve notes are not taxable income because they are a debt. The 10.40 bonds were used to support the war effort, and although people invested in them, they were not guaranteed to get their money back. The IRS originated from the alcohol, tobacco, and firearms agency in Puerto Rico and is not part of the US government. By law, we are only supposed to pay taxes to support essential governmental services, but the current system forces us to pay for more than what we actually receive. This is like being forced to pay for 18,000 hamburgers when there are only 19 listed on the menu.

At the start of the 20th century, America was the richest country. We used tariffs to defend our workers from unfair trade policies and had no income tax. Foreign companies paid to sell to America. Now, we have the Internal Revenue Service, charging us internally. Politicians who can't manage money keep taking more from us. Donald Trump plans to fix this by creating the External Revenue Service. Foreign companies will pay to sell to the U.S. If they want to compete with American workers, we shouldn't tax our own people. This will ensure that no bureaucrat will cut your benefits.

Speaker 0: There is no law. And to date, nobody has been able to show that there is a law for the average American citizen working day in and day out to pay an income tax. Speaker 1: But We, The People Foundation for Constitutional Education put a full page ad in The USA Today on 07/07/2000. And within the body of that ad was a $50,000 challenge for anyone that could show the law. And to me, $50,000 is a lot of money. So I went after that and did the research based on the fact that I thought, let's put this baby to bed. I'm hearing all these rumors. You know, I'm gonna kill two birds with one stone. I'll answer these people's questions they're asking me, and then I win this $50,000. And, you know, based on the research that I did throughout the year 2000 and that I'm still doing, I have not found that law. I've asked congress. We've asked a lot of people in the IRS, IRS commissioners, helpers. They can't answer because if they answer, the American people are gonna know that this whole thing is a fraud. Speaker 2: There is no law. There is no law that requires the average American worker in the private sector to pay a direct unapportioned tax on their labor and compensation for services. There is no law. Speaker 3: I really expected that, of course, there's a law that you can point to in the law book, the code, that requires you to file a tax return. Of course, there is. I mean, I don't know what it is right then as we as he was speaking to me, but sure. So, naively, I agreed to go off and research it and get back to him. Three and a half months later, I was at that point where I couldn't find the statute that clearly made a person liable, at least not me and, most people I know. And I had no no choice in my mind except to to resign. Speaker 4: I had to leave the IRS because I presented, evidence that I had accumulated indicating that the agency was violating the law and violating people's rights. And I asked the agency for a response to my sincere concerns, and the answer I got was that they would not respond to my concerns and that they would, provide me with the paperwork necessary to tender my resignation. Speaker 5: You can look through the statutes and look for the law that requires you to pay. And when you do that, you can't identify a law that requires the average person in America who earns a wage and works in private business to pay an income tax. Speaker 2: American citizens, along with the foundation, have been asking the IRS to specifically provide them with the the underlying legal foundation upon which they administer and enforce the personal income tax laws in our country. Speaker 3: At the national level, when people would attempt to contact somebody of a much higher authority, say the cons the commissioner, same kind of thing. They wouldn't get they would get answers that were in effect non answers. Speaker 6: You have to understand that an agency which will unlawfully impose a tax that doesn't exist it's not gonna care. If we, the people, don't know what our rights are, they're not gonna tell us. Speaker 4: If Americans just learned that the IRS was actually knowingly deceiving them, that that enough that would be enough for them to rise up and put a stop to it. Speaker 7: 100% of what is collected is absorbed solely by interest on the federal debt. All individual income tax revenues are gone before one nickel is spent on the services taxpayers expect from government. People have been told, you know, that you need this income tax system to fund government, is absolutely ridiculous. I mean, my question is, well, if that's true, how did we fund government from 1776 to 1913? Speaker 8: The main purpose of the income tax is not to raise revenue, but to redistribute wealth and to control society. And a lot Speaker 9: of people might say, well, gee, if there wasn't an income tax, what would happen to education? They don't understand that education is paid for, for the most part, out of state and local taxes, your property tax. People might say, well, how are we going to build and maintain our highways if there's no money coming into the government? We need our highways. There is a tax on every gallon of gasoline that people buy. Proceeds from the income tax do not pay for highway construction. Speaker 10: I believe that in both spirit and substance, our tax system has come to be un American. Death and taxes may be inevitable, but unjust taxes

For 137 years, America had no federal income tax until the 16th amendment in 1913. Abraham Lincoln tried during the Civil War, but it was deemed unconstitutional. Despite this, America had roads and infrastructure before 1913, as shown by the Brooklyn Bridge, New York City subway, Broadway, Penn Station, Grand Central Station, 5th Avenue, Grand Army Plaza, and Wall Street. Public schools may not emphasize this history.

The speaker argues against the idea of paying taxes, claiming that a progressive income tax is a tool for spreading Marxism and communism. They point out that America was founded as a tax-free nation, citing the Boston Tea Party in 1773. However, in 1913, the Federal Reserve and the IRS were created, leading to the introduction of taxes. The speaker believes that those who work harder and earn more money end up paying higher taxes, which they equate to communism. They assert that it is an American duty to refuse to pay taxes, referencing the Communist Manifesto as support for their stance.

In 1913, the American people had direct veto power over federal spending by choosing whether or not to buy government bonds. This system kept government small until the Federal Reserve Act of 1913 created an unlimited credit line for the government to borrow from the Federal Reserve Bank, bypassing the people's economic veto power. This allowed the government to borrow without needing permission from the people, changing the system significantly.

We went from a small tax on tea to being heavily taxed on everything - from earning money to spending it, commuting, owning a home, and even dying. The complexity of our tax system is overwhelming, with over 26,100 pages in the federal tax code alone, not to mention thousands more IRS regulations written by bureaucrats. It's a never-ending cycle of taxation on every aspect of our lives.

We started with a small tax revolt, but now we're taxed on everything - earning, spending, saving, investing, and even dying. We pay taxes on our commute, work, and home, which we already bought with taxed money. The more we earn, the more the government takes. Taxes are everywhere, from our morning coffee to our paycheck.

Speaker 0: In America, we don't have a tax problem. We've got a third world problem. This is not an exaggeration. The United States collects over $2,400,000,000,000 in income taxes every year and then burns $1,500,000,000,000 through fraud, waste, and third world robbery. If the elites actually did their jobs and cut out the waste, the government would only need about $900,000,000,000 to function. And here's the crazy part. That would mean anyone earning under $500,000 a year could pay zero income tax, and everything would still be fully funded. So if this money isn't funding our future, whose dream is it really building? Look at Minnesota. The Somali daycare scandal gave us the answer. Billions of dollars you worked for, money meant to feed hungry kids, was diverted through fake daycare centers, phantom meals, and paperwork designed to approve. Not question, no kids, no food, just checks. Your hard earned labor was turned into Lamborghinis, beachfront mansions, and luxury vacations most of us will never experience even after a lifetime of honest work. On top of that, your tax dollars were routed to foreign organizations The US Military is fighting. Let that sink in. We went from defending liberty to bankrolling the threat. That's not compassion. That's collapse. And when systems fail like this, they don't admit mistakes. They don't apologize for wasting your money. They dig deeper into your pockets to fund their failure.

Democrats plan to expand the IRS with 87,000 new agents, according to the administration's treasury department. One speaker claims to have not paid federal income taxes for 30 years, blaming international bankers and the Federal Reserve. Another speaker criticizes Congress for implementing income tax in 1909 and questions why technological advances haven't made everyone prosperous. They propose a plan to drain the Washington DC swamp. The same speaker claims to be the number one NMD IRS and pays taxes, but also mentions voting for Barack and Hillary as an American thing to do.

My conservative friends believe high taxes are the issue, but the real problem is that taxes don't fund the government. The government is mainly financed by printing money through treasury bonds bought by the fed. Taxes are collected to maintain the illusion that they fund the government, but in reality, money is printed out of thin air to finance it.

In 1894, Congress attempted to implement an income tax but it was deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. In 1913, they tried again, but the Supreme Court stated that the 16th Amendment did not grant new taxation powers. Therefore, there is no constitutional basis for taxing the wages of American citizens in the 50 states. A letter from Daniel Inouye's office confirms that there is no specific law requiring individuals to pay income tax, and no one has been able to prove otherwise.

I'm tired of how American citizens are treated as slaves. We're told to work hard and give up half our money, which is then mismanaged or sent overseas. Other countries don't work for our benefit, but we finance theirs. We're constantly working, while the government takes more than half our money through taxes. They claim it's the American Dream, but it's a joke. We're the world's ATM, and it needs to stop. We should be taught personal finance and taxes in school, instead of irrelevant subjects. The government wants us financially ignorant so they can oppress and steal from us. This isn't freedom. I'm tired of being financially oppressed by our own government.

There is a law requiring tax returns, but many struggle to find it. After extensive research, some individuals, including former IRS agents, concluded there is no clear statute making citizens liable to file or pay income tax. They resigned from the IRS after presenting evidence of legal violations and received no satisfactory responses. A challenge was issued for anyone to prove the law exists, but no one has succeeded. Despite widespread belief in the legality of income tax, many question its legitimacy. A class action lawsuit was initiated against the IRS, highlighting the agency's refusal to clarify the legal basis for income tax enforcement. Some citizens maintain that paying taxes is a civic duty to support government services, while others argue for transparency regarding tax laws.

In 1913, the Federal Reserve Act gave the US government an unlimited credit line from the Federal Reserve Bank, bypassing the people's veto power. Before this, the government had to get approval from the people by selling bonds. This system kept the government small until 1913 when they could borrow without asking the people, leading to excessive spending.

We went from fighting a 2% tax on tea during the revolution to being taxed on money in various ways today. Taxes are imposed on income, spending, saving, investing, and even driving. The government takes more as you earn more. The federal tax code is 26,100 pages, with over 9,000 additional IRS regulations. Despite this, infrastructure funded by taxpayers is deteriorating. Our founding fathers would be displeased with the current tax system.

I wake up early every day and work for 8.5 hours, but I hardly see the government except on Thursdays when I receive my paycheck. They believe they are entitled to take half of my earnings in exchange for my time, skills, and labor. Throughout the year, I have to keep records and prepare documentation for them to review. If I don't meet their schedule, I face fines, fees, or even imprisonment. This is called taxation, but to me, it feels more like fraud, embezzlement, and slavery. It's time for all of us to stop participating in this.

I'm tired of how American citizens are treated like slaves. We're told to work hard and give up at least half of our money, which is then mismanaged or sent overseas. Other countries don't work for our benefit, but we work for theirs. We finance their well-being while our own problems go ignored. The idea of America being the land of the free is a joke. We work tirelessly while the government takes more than half of our money through various taxes. We're not taught personal finance or taxes in school because they want us to remain ignorant. This is not freedom, it's oppression. I'm tired of our government stealing from us and expecting us to be good to those who want to harm us. It needs to stop.

In 1894, the Supreme Court ruled in Pollock v. Farmers that federal income tax was unconstitutional. However, in 1913, two significant events occurred: the establishment of the Federal Reserve and the introduction of income taxes. The onset of World War I followed in 1914. By the 1930s, the government began taking income directly from paychecks through payroll taxes, a practice that was accepted by the American people. This marked a pivotal moment where citizens consented to the government withholding taxes before they received their earnings, fundamentally changing the relationship between individuals and taxation.

The income tax is seen as unnecessary and a product of a shift in American attitudes towards government. This shift has led to an expansive welfare state and military commitments worldwide, funded by escalating taxes. While the top tax rate has decreased since 1922, the overall tax burden remains high, with government taking over 40% of the economy. The tax system creates a sense of enslavement, requiring individuals to maintain records and face severe penalties for non-compliance. The IRS operates under a presumption of guilt, forcing taxpayers to prove their innocence. Taxation is viewed as confiscation of wealth, contrary to the founding principles of America, and is deemed unnecessary in a libertarian society focused on limited government and individual freedom.

I own 12,000 rental units using debt to minimize taxes. Taxation is seen as a Marxist concept, with progressive income tax aiding communism. America was tax-free until 1913 when the IRS was established. I legally avoid taxes, while hard workers face higher taxes, resembling communism. It's our duty as Americans to resist paying taxes, as outlined in the Communist Manifesto. Translation: I own 12,000 rental units using debt to minimize taxes. Taxation is seen as a Marxist concept, with progressive income tax aiding communism. America was tax-free until 1913 when the IRS was established. I legally avoid taxes, while hard workers face higher taxes, resembling communism. It's our duty as Americans to resist paying taxes, as outlined in the Communist Manifesto.

The government can take your money, tax the sunrise and the trees, and collect fees from businesses. They mix it up with eyes to make it all taste good. The government takes everything to pay for solutions like healthcare, climate change, and pollution, even if it means throwing away the Constitution. They can give a bailout and tell us to behave, making the founding fathers roll over in their graves. The government makes mistakes and is power-hungry, with fictitious economics. Instead of getting fired for failure, they give themselves a raise.