In misc.taxes.moderated, removeps-groups[at]yahoo.com wrote:

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He was in a group that maintained the "861 argument":
''that since the domestic activities of residents of the United
States (Americans and resident aliens) are not shown to be taxable,
the domestic income derived from such activities does not become
taxable "gross income". ''


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tax_pro...e_861_argument

Here is a search on that group.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...22&btnG=Search

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On Apr 24, 4:35 pm, rdad...[at]panix.com (Dick Adams) wrote:

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Why does failing to file get jail time? He'll probably get parole,
and if so after how long?

The real question is what penalty did he have to pay on the unpaid
tax? I think that for fraud, the penalty is 75% of the tax due. I
don't know if the late filing penalty or late payment penalty of 25%
also applies. There should also be interest. I think once you pay
your fines, there should be no jail time.

For how many years did he not file? And did he make estimated
payments or withhold tax? If so, then the tax due could be very small
or zero, in which case the penalty is 25% to 100% of $0 which is $0.

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Dick Adams wrote:
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Looks like Snipes couldn't even get to first base with the judge.

Speaking of first base, it was, I think, Bud Abbott who asked the
question "who's on first?" (with his sidekick, Lou Costello)

But I would ask a more pertinant question; "Who's IN first (place)?
(grin)

ChEAr$,
Harlan

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"Dick Adams" wrote:

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Unfortunately it's unusual for people to get jail time for failure to file.
Kudos to the judge.

I wasn't surprised by his acquittal on more serious charges. Celebrity
aside, juries are prone to accept the "I was an idiot" defense.

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Wesley Snipes was sentenced to three years in
prison on tax charges Thursday, a victory for
prosecutors who sought to make an example of
him by aggressively pursuing the maximum penalty.

Three misdeanor charges of failing to file got
him one year each to run consecutively.

It could have been much worse since his
co-defendants were the founder of a group that
purported to help members legally avoid paying
taxes and an accountant who had his licenses
revoked in both Ohio and Florida. With these
guys as friends, who needs enemies.

While the prosecutors were able to make an
example of him at sentencing, they apparently
weren't that good at presenting their case.
Snipes was acquitted on five other counts which
included felony tax evasion and conspiracy.

Dick

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