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[r] The article further described support of the rent strikes by James F. Gannon, director of the Department of Revenue and Finances who, in the event of rent increases above a ten percent return, and if complaints were filed by tenants to the department, would send two letters: one to the tenants calling for them to pay the old rent, but not ...
A rent strike in Harlem, New York City, September 1919. A rent strike, sometimes known as a tenants strike or a renters strike, is a method of protest commonly employed against large landlords. In a rent strike, a group of tenants agree to collectively withhold paying some or all of their rent to their landlords en masse until
Some taxpayers pay their taxes, but include protest letters along with their tax forms. Others pay in a protesting form—for instance, by writing their cheque on a toilet seat or a mock-up of a missile. Others pay in a way that creates inconvenience for the collector—for instance, by paying the entire amount in low-denomination coins.
Although this process is designed to protect tenants from exploitative landlords, it can complicate matters for landlords when tenants refuse to pay rent or communicate, making resolution a ...
The great inflation spike of the past three years is nearly spent — and economists credit American consumers for helping slay it. Consumers aren't cutting back enough to cause an economic downturn.
Tax resistance is the refusal to pay a tax, usually by means that bypass established legal norms, as a means of protest, nonviolent resistance, or conscientious objection. It was a core tactic of the American Revolution and has played a role in many struggles in America from colonial times to the present day.
It is high treason to pay taxes. Refusal to pay taxes is the primary duty of the citizen!" [56] Marx was later prosecuted for promoting tax resistance, but was acquitted after arguing that it was not illegal to promote tax resistance against an illegal government. [3]: 239–61
The U.S. Internal Revenue Code, 26 United States Code section 7201, provides: Sec. 7201. Attempt to evade or defeat tax Any person who willfully attempts in any manner to evade or defeat any tax imposed by this title or the payment thereof shall, in addition to other penalties provided by law, be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $100,000 ($500,000 ...