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57 minPGdocumentary
6.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Synopsis

Larry Bassett refuses to pay over $1 million in federal income taxes, becoming the top tax resister in U.S. history on April 18, 2017.

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Why Watch

  • Meet Larry Bassett, the top U.S. tax resister.
  • Follow Bassett's bold stance against war funding.
  • See the impact of tax resistance on family and community.

Did You Know

  • Larry Bassett refused to pay over $1 million in taxes on April 18, 2017.
  • Bassett is considered the top tax resister in U.S. history.
  • Bassett's actions stem from a moral conviction against the U.S. war machine.
  • The documentary has a runtime of 57 minutes.

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Tax resistanceU.S. military fundingCivil disobedience
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Larry Bassett?

Larry Bassett is a tax resister who made headlines on April 18th, 2017, by refusing to pay over $1 million in federal income taxes.

What is the main reason for Larry Bassett's tax resistance?

Bassett's tax resistance is based on his moral conviction against funding the U.S. war machine.

What are the potential consequences of Larry Bassett's actions?

Bassett understands that his defiance may provoke government retaliation, which he is willing to embrace despite concerns from his family and neighbors.

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