Federal Tax Redirection

[video] Juanita Nelson on War Tax Resistance | Democracy Now!

In "Juanita Nelson (1923-2015) on War Tax Resistance, Civil Rights & Simple Living," a tribute broadcast on March 13, 2015. 

This Democracy Now! piece provides a concise overview of Juanita Nelson's lifelong commitment to nonviolent activism and war tax resistance. It chronicles her early arrests for civil rights protests, her meeting Wally Nelson during his war resistance imprisonment, their collaborative work with CORE on early Freedom Rides, and their principled decision to become war tax resisters from the late 1940s. The obituary further details their pursuit of a self-sufficient, anti-war lifestyle in New Mexico, and her later contributions to community organizing in Massachusetts, including founding the Valley Community Land Trust and Pioneer Valley War Tax Resisters.

[guide] Redirection | National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee

This page on the National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee (NWTRCC) website explains "redirection," a core practice for war tax resisters who not only refuse to pay taxes for military spending but also divert those funds to community programs or social change organizations. It details how resisters can personally redirect funds (with examples like Jason Rawn and Robin Harper) or pool money into "alternative funds" that hold resisted taxes in escrow, provide grants, or offer security from IRS seizure. The page also lists active alternative funds and "penalty funds" that help reimburse resisters for IRS-imposed fees, emphasizing the movement's commitment to financially supporting positive social change rather than profiting from resistance.

[blog] Resisting Taxes in the Trump Era | TPL

In this blog post, found on The Picket Line (TPL) website, David Gross analyzes the evolving landscape for war tax resisters during the Trump administration, identifying five key areas. He discusses changes within the IRS (degradation, politicization), the potential shift from federal income tax to tariffs, expanded government information sharing, the rise of broader "anti-Trumpery" tax resistance, and new strategies needed to resist tariffs. Gross encourages adaptability and new tactics as the federal taxation system faces unpredictable changes. (This article was featured in the NWTRCC newsletter: https://nwtrcc.org/media/newsletters/june-july-2025/#trump).

[guide] The Secrets to Success: Tax Strike Tactics | TPL

“…deserves to stand alongside the classics of Gene Sharp in the literature of non-violent resistance… a wealth of knowledge on the history and methods of principled, real-world resistance to injustice. It’s a fascinating, inspiring read for anyone who stands against overwhelming authority.” ―Claire Wolfe

This resource emphasizes that successful tax resistance campaigns require learning from history's diverse, multifaceted strategies, not just highly visible tactics. It advocates for integrating tax resistance within a broader approach, highlighting how effective historical movements often achieved goals through varied, less obvious methods, promoting a deeper understanding of resistance for success.

[guide] How to Resist the Federal Income Tax by Getting Under the Tax Line | TPL

This guide, authored by David Gross and available on The Picket Line (TPL) website, introduces "The DON Method" ("Don't Owe Nothin'"), a legal, by-the-book approach to pay no federal income tax. The method details two primary paths: strategically reducing "taxable income" through various deductions (e.g., 401k, Health Savings Accounts, IRAs, business expenses) and eliminating remaining tax liability by leveraging available tax credits (such as the Retirement Savings Contributions Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit). The guide aims to empower individuals to live comfortably while aligning their finances with their values, providing a practical framework for tax resistance without breaking the law, though it advises users to verify current tax laws as they change

[video] War Tax Resistance 101 (2025) | NWTRCC

This recorded session, posted on February 20, 2025, offers a fundamental introduction to war tax resistance for newcomers. Provided by NWTRCC (National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee), a central U.S. organization supporting individuals who resist federal income taxes as a protest against military spending, it thoroughly covers the motivations ("whys") and practical methods ("hows") of resistance, including potential consequences. The session also refers to a valuable list of NWTRCC's online resources, such as W-4 guidance, counselor contacts, newsletter sign-up, and the Tax Penalty Fund.