They are both wrong, assuming the referenced individuals really said that.
Leo AI:
Is It Legal to Not Pay US Income Tax?
In short: No. Deliberately not paying US income taxes is illegal and can result in serious consequences.
The Law
The requirement to pay taxes is clearly established in Section 1 of the Internal Revenue Code, which imposes a tax on the taxable income of individuals, and Section 6151, which requires taxpayers to submit payment with their returns
Failure to pay taxes can subject individuals to criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment, as well as civil penalties
The “Voluntary” Misconception
A common myth is that the tax system is “voluntary.” The word voluntary refers only to taxpayers being allowed to calculate their own tax liability, rather than having the government do it for them — it does not mean payment is optional
Courts have consistently rejected this argument. In United States v. Gerads, the court stated that the claim that payment of federal income tax is voluntary “clearly lacks substance” and imposed $1,500 in sanctions for bringing a frivolous appeal
Legal Ways to Reduce Your Tax Bill
While you can’t avoid taxes entirely, there are legal methods to lower what you owe:
Contributing to tax-advantaged accounts (401k, IRA, HSA)
Claiming eligible deductions and credits
Timing investment gains/losses strategically
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If you believe you owe an incorrect amount, you can contest it through services like the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service, which is free
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I think the AI will tell you whatever its programmed to.
No one disputes the amendment it’s the “filing”.
The whole thing is an an esoteric argument but it’s one adherents insist upon. “Code” to file or regulations are not the same as “law”.
And yeah I’m not suggesting it whatsoever they will make an example out of anyone like they did to Irwin Schiff