Frivolous Tax Arguments

Most Americans understand the importance of being a good citizen. Obey the laws, don't pollute, keep your grass mowed, be respectful of others, and pay your taxes. There are, of course, a few more requirements, but those are some of the most basic. Of all the responsibilities of good citizenship, the most difficult and unpleasant is undoubtedly paying income tax each year. We wince, we moan, but we pay. No getting around it, right? Well, for a few hearty souls, it's always worth a try to see if they can beat the system and get away with not paying their income tax. Here are a few of the more interesting and entertaining attempts to get out of paying taxes - and just for the record, it almost never works and generally includes jail time.

Frivolous Tax Arguments

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