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.
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Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.
Tax Attorney · Villanova University School of Law · Admitted in Delaware, New Jersey, United States Tax Court
Gregory McCauley Jr. is an experienced tax attorney who has personally represented more than 1,000 clients in matters ranging from civil tax controversy and IRS examinations to criminal tax defense, U.S. Tax Court litigation, and complex business disputes. His practice is built on a foundation his c...
