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Ref: "The 14th authorizes an income tax, not withholding."

Thanks for pointing me correctly.

You are right. SOTUS affirms the 14th. I perceive that withholding is an expedient administrative process for FICA and Income Tax withholding hitched a ride. Trust funds became an evil to the employer as a result. Employers do become involuntary 'agents' and may be held personally liable by the piercing the 'corporate veil' if necessary.

The IRS is also responsible for administrating Social Security's Section 218; another mess from Congress dating back to the inception of FICA.

Simkanin probably had things explained to him as if he were a six year old by multiple Revenue Officers, Agents and IRS Management. They just want to close the case. Simkanin chose to test the system in the courts.

I am in frequent contact with my Reps begging them to simplify the mess. I am appalled that this mess is legal. We must endure taxation. Therefore, we should encourage our Reps to simplify and lessen the burden on individuals and businesses.

"I am in frequent contact with my Reps begging them to simplify the mess. I am appalled that this mess is legal."

There is a real catch-22 here. If the tax laws were more simple, people would complain that they are too vague. What is the meaning of "income"? they would ask.

When the laws try to cover every jot and tittle, the same people complain that they are just too complicated.

It is the tax evaders themselves who have forced the laws to become so complicated. Without them the laws could be much more simple.