I'd join you, Karen, except that I have heard that the Powhatan Correctional Facility for Women has terrible food and they make you work in the laundry. I'm still planning to stay retired, thank you very much. There are still a couple of possibilities ... 1) a few R's get their heads out of the sand and vote with the D's or 2) the Supremes decide that the Constitution is more important than the Felon-in-charge and his boyfriend. One can only hope.
There are many reasons your suggestions will just make things worse for you - unless they fire everyone at the IRS and no one is there to make sure you comply.
I comply with the law and make payments quarterly (state and federal). I try not to overpay my taxes and hit the sweet spot between the amount I owe and an amount that won't trigger penalties. The last thing I want to do is have to pay even more to the government.
We should consult tax lawyers..or someone should. It sounds like a good idea, especially if we document our reasons and sign something that says that we will fulfill our duty as citizens and pay our taxes when the ship is righted again.
I'd join you, Karen, except that I have heard that the Powhatan Correctional Facility for Women has terrible food and they make you work in the laundry. I'm still planning to stay retired, thank you very much. There are still a couple of possibilities ... 1) a few R's get their heads out of the sand and vote with the D's or 2) the Supremes decide that the Constitution is more important than the Felon-in-charge and his boyfriend. One can only hope.
There are many reasons your suggestions will just make things worse for you - unless they fire everyone at the IRS and no one is there to make sure you comply.
1. Penalties for non-payment - https://www.irs.gov/payments/underpayment-of-estimated-tax-by-individuals-penalty
2. Failure to files penalties (note you may file for an extension, but more penalties apply if you will owe taxes when you do file) https://www.irs.gov/payments/failure-to-file-penalty
I comply with the law and make payments quarterly (state and federal). I try not to overpay my taxes and hit the sweet spot between the amount I owe and an amount that won't trigger penalties. The last thing I want to do is have to pay even more to the government.
I am not a tax attorney nor a CPA but I have a history in accounting and have prepared tax returns for myself and for others. This kind of civil disobedience is not one I would suggest. https://www.irs.gov/privacy-disclosure/the-truth-about-frivolous-tax-arguments-section-i-d-to-e
So this won't help me...they already have my money!
You mean Civil Disobedience, like Henry David Thoreau?
Yep
We should consult tax lawyers..or someone should. It sounds like a good idea, especially if we document our reasons and sign something that says that we will fulfill our duty as citizens and pay our taxes when the ship is righted again.
Yeah! The Muskrat doesn’t pay taxes, why should I?