Man Claims He Didn’t File Tax Returns Because of the Bible

James Schlosser of PA was convicted of failing to file tax returns for 21 years because he considered using a Social Security number akin to using the “mark of the beast” spelled out in the Bible.

Schlosser failed to file returns from 1994 to 2014 on his earnings of approximately $2.3 million as a medical equipment salesman.  The prosecution showed he funneled the income through foreign business trusts and corporations registered in Nevada.

Schlosser could face 5 years in prison and $450,000 in fines.