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Coventina

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2. I know several people who are doing this. Obviously I am not naming them.

Reply to debsy (Original post)

Tue Oct 21, 2025, 06:20 PM

Oct 21

They've changed their status to "Exempt" with falsified documents.

I would never do it myself, I'm not smart or reckless enough to try and pull that off.
I have some respect for those who do.

On edit: They plan to change that if/when the regime changes.

Also: with the IRS gutted, who's going to notice or care?

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When are we going to start withholding our taxes we pay to the Federal government? [View all] debsy Oct 21 OP

You first Blues Heron Oct 21 #1

I know several people who are doing this. Obviously I am not naming them. Coventina Oct 21 #2

The money is withheld Progressive dog Oct 21 #3

I mean states withholding money they send to the Feds debsy Oct 21 #4

From the article Progressive dog Oct 21 #6

Certain circumstances Wifes husband Oct 21 #7

States don't collect the money MichMan Oct 21 #5

Very significant penalties Wifes husband Oct 21 #9

As much as i would like to, bluestarone Oct 21 #8

What about boycotts and community organizing? debsy Oct 21 #10

So what...you want states to steal tax dollars from individuals and businesses tritsofme Oct 21 #11

Dumb idea it is! debsy Oct 21 #12

YOU pay your Federal taxes to the IRS. YOU. So you just go right ahead and tell the freaking IRS ... Hekate Oct 21 #13