Las Vegas NowConvicted: Las Vegas Anti-Tax Advocate Irwin Schiff
Las Vegas anti-tax advocate Irwin Schiff was convicted Monday afternoon on 14 counts of tax fraud and evasion. Government prosecutors say for years he has defrauded the federal government by refusing to pay federal incomes taxes.
Schiff has even made a business out of teaching people how to do it. His supporters blame the conviction on jury ignorance.
Steven Dempsey, Schiff supporter, "These verdicts happen because Americans, unfortunately right now, are unaware of their rights in many instances."
Wes Eddy, with the IRS said, "Today's convictions send a clear message that we are committed to vigorously enforcing the tax law. Taxpayers must meet their tax obligations and abide by the law. There are no gray areas in this issue."
Irwin Schiff is in federal custody Monday night. Judge Kent Dawson believes he is a flight risk.
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