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War Protestor Battles IRS Assessment
Francis J. Costello, a 33 year old high school teacher and father to be, fights an IRS civil ruling for $659 in 1971 taxes, risking wage levies and possible prison. He joins other war protestors delaying tax payments to oppose U.S. military involvement, while facing early 1970s scrutiny and potential criminal charges for 1972 74 returns.
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