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Fresno Tax Rebellion Leader Faces Prosecution Over Nonfiling
Fresno man James W. Scott argues income taxes are illegal because money he earned in 1969 and 1970 was not legal tender. A U S District Court judge refused to dismiss charges for failing to file returns on income over $23,000. Scott heads a self styled Tax Rebellion Committee claiming federal reserve notes aren’t backed by silver or gold.
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