The American Income Tax
Theft Under the Color of Law
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A scholarly investigation and discussion about the American income tax, from an historical, social, and legal perspective. The income tax contributes significantly in destroying the core of our social fabric.
How did this problem arise? The answer is much like the old proverb about the camel’s nose in the tent. Conspiracy theories are unnecessary to understand how this tragedy and socially destructive tax system evolved. A key to understanding this madness is knowing that the problem grew slowly and mostly out of ignorance. Using ignorance as a cornerstone, add a healthy dose of deception, obfuscation, and greed. The law of unintended consequences prevails. One thing led to another and the result is a tax system today that contributes significantly in attacking and destroying the core of our social fabric.
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Dedication
To Harvey and Vern. Rest in peace.
1. A Cry For An Income Tax — Introducing the Camel
2. Definitions — Approaching the Camel
3. The First Income Tax — Domesticating the Camel
4. Long Black Dresses — Harnessing the Camel
5. The 16th Amendment — Saddling the Camel
6. Defining Income — The Camel’s Nose
7. Cost Basis and Exemptions — Riding the Camel
8. A Direct Tax — The Obnoxious Camel
9. An Indirect Tax — The Camel Barks
10. Direct and Indirect — Will The Real Camel Please Rise
11. Nonresident Aliens and Citizens — The Camel Sneezes
12. Gains, Profits, and Income — The Deceptive Camel
13. Wages vs. Income — The Camel’s Nose Grows
14. Wages Are Income — Mistaking the Camel for a Horse
15. Gross Income — Arguing With the Camel
16. Presumptions — Kissing the Camel
17. That Awful Smell — Sharing The Tent With The Camel
19. Robbing Both Peter and Paul
20. Tariffs
21. Excises
23. Raising Revenues Without Coercion
Appendix A. Statutes At Large Cited
Appendix B. Court Cases Cited