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Published by Hamden, Connecticut: Freedom Books, (1982) dj, 1982
Seller: Bookfever, IOBA (Volk & Iiams), Ione, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
SIGNED hardcover first edition - First printing. A book which attempts to explain why you are not legally required to file income taxes or submit to withholding or IRS audits. The disclaimer opposite the copyright page notes "There is always an element of risk in standing up for one's lawful rights in the face of an oppressive taxing authority backed by a biased judiciary. Therefore, the author and publisher disclaim any responsibility for any liability or loss incurred as a consequence of the use or application . . . of any advice or information presented herein." Schiff, a libertarian and one of the best known tax resistance advocates, was twice convicted of tax evasion and sentenced to prison. During his second term, in October of 2015, he died in federal prison at the age of 87 of cancer. INSCRIBED on the front endpaper. Reading list. 176 pp. Very good overall in red cloth with gilt lettering - previous owner's name on front pastedown, marginal check marks, brackets and some underlining throughout, most in pencil - in a good only dust jacket with some soiling, minor edgewear and a few spots of dampstaining on the back cover. Uncommon in the first edition, and especially so signed. .
Published by Freedom Books, 1982
ISBN 10: 0930374037ISBN 13: 9780930374037
Seller: Toscana Books, AUSTIN, TX, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: very good. Purchase pre-owned books for prompt service and customer satisfaction.
Published by Freedom Books, 1982
ISBN 10: 0930374037ISBN 13: 9780930374037
Seller: Pieuler Store, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Book
Condition: good. 100% Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed ! The book shows some signs of wear from use but is a good readable copy. Cover in excellent condition. Binding tight. Pages in great shape, no tears. Not contain access codes, cd, DVD.
Published by Freedom Books, 1982
ISBN 10: 0930374037ISBN 13: 9780930374037
Seller: GoldenWavesOfBooks, Fayetteville, TX, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service.
Published by Freedom Books, 1982
ISBN 10: 0930374037ISBN 13: 9780930374037
Seller: Save With Sam, North Miami, FL, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: New. Brand New!.
Published by Freedom Books, Hamden, Connecticut, 1982
ISBN 10: 0930374037ISBN 13: 9780930374037
Seller: Cat's Curiosities, Pahrump, NV, U.S.A.
Book Signed
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Signed "Irwin Schiff" (name only) in black felt-tip to the blank FFE. We knew Irwin; this signature is a good match for others in our possession. Number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3, only -- presumably the third printing. Dust jacket has a closed quarter-inch tear to top of front spine fold. Disclaimer opposite copyright page states "There is always an element of risk in standing up for one's lawful rights in the face of an oppressive taxing authority backed by a biased judiciary. Therefore, the author and publisher disclaim any responsibility for any liability or loss incurred as a consequence of the use or application . . . of any advice or information presented herein." Whether or not it's pragmatically wise to follow his advice, Schiff's historical research into the purposely confusing federal tax code and law (the code is not "law") -- and his insistence that as per the Brushaber and Eisner Supreme Court rulings the 16th amendment did not repeal the constitutional requirement that any federal tax must be collected either as a direct tax (divided among the states and then assessed by capitation) or else an indirect excise -- is intriguing. The federal response -- that the federal income tax is "neither kind of tax" and can thus be collected by means not legal for either kind of constitutional tax -- seems to come down to "because we say so and we've got the guns and the badges." In October of 2015, Irwin Schiff died in federal prison at the age of 87, of a cancer contracted there and not optimally treated, having been jailed for exercising his First Amendment rights on this subject, without ever being allowed by the federal courts to substantially present his findings to a jury -- citing chapter and verse of their own law and the relevant Supreme Court rulings -- or to confront and cross-examine agents of the Treasury, the "IRS" or the Social Security Administration (his accusers) at length on their claims for the lawfulness and constitutionality of their current collection and enforcement regimes, since of course such a defendant can't be allowed to present a substantive defense over the course of several days, lest the courtroom be "turned into a circus" -- a week of the judge's handsomely compensated time being far more valuable than 20 years of the defendant's. (This is typical of the behavior of today's federal judges, by the way. They so limit the facts and defenses which they will "allow" defense attorneys to present -- especially the constitutionality of the "law" in question -- that the case is largely over before it begins.) 305 pp. Signed copies are uncommon. Reduced from $525. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Freedom Books, Hamden, Connecticut, 1982
ISBN 10: 0930374037ISBN 13: 9780930374037
Seller: Cat's Curiosities, Pahrump, NV, U.S.A.
Book Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Signed "Irwin Schiff" (name only) in blue ballpoint to top of blank FFE. We knew Irwin; this signature is a good match for others in our possession. Number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2, only -- presumably the second printing. Dust jacket has a closed one-inch tear to top of rear panel. Disclaimer opposite copyright page states "There is always an element of risk in standing up for one's lawful rights in the face of an oppressive taxing authority backed by a biased judiciary. Therefore, the author and publisher disclaim any responsibility for any liability or loss incurred as a consequence of the use or application . . . of any advice or information presented herein." Whether or not it's pragmatically wise to follow his advice, Schiff's historical research into the purposely confusing federal tax code and law (the code is not "law") -- and his insistence that as per the Brushaber and Eisner Supreme Court rulings the 16th amendment did not repeal the constitutional requirement that any federal tax must be collected either as a direct tax (divided among the states and then assessed by capitation) or else an indirect excise -- is intriguing. The federal response -- that the federal income tax is "neither kind of tax" and can thus be collected by means not legal for either kind of constitutional tax -- seems to come down to "because we say so and we've got the guns and the badges." In October of 2015, Irwin Schiff died in federal prison at the age of 87, of a cancer contracted there and not optimally treated, having been jailed for exercising his First Amendment rights on this subject, without ever being allowed by the federal courts to substantially present his findings to a jury -- citing chapter and verse of their own law and the relevant Supreme Court rulings -- or to confront and cross-examine agents of the Treasury, the "IRS" or the Social Security Administration (his accusers) at length on their claims for the lawfulness and constitutionality of their current collection and enforcement regimes, since of course such a defendant can't be allowed to present a substantive defense over the course of several days, lest the courtroom be "turned into a circus" -- a week of the judge's handsomely compensated time being far more valuable than 20 years of the defendant's. (This is typical of the behavior of today's federal judges, by the way. They so limit the facts and defenses which they will "allow" defense attorneys to present -- especially the constitutionality of the "law" in question -- that the case is largely over before it begins.) 305 pp. Copies signed by this First Amendment martyr are uncommon. Reduced from $825. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Freedom Books, 1982
ISBN 10: 0930374037ISBN 13: 9780930374037
Seller: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
Book
Condition: Fine. Book is in Used-LikeNew condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear. 0.75.
Published by Freedom Books, 1982
ISBN 10: 0930374037ISBN 13: 9780930374037
Seller: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
Book
Condition: Very Good. Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. 0.75.