2008 War Tax Boycott

From: Robert Randall

Tax season 2008 has arrived.

January brings W-2s, 1099s and 1040s to our doorsteps. It’s time to register for the 2008 War Tax Boycott and bring notice of our resistance to the steps of the White House and Congress. The earlier we register our resistance, the more we will inspire others to join us. The earlier we register our redirection, the better we can plan for the public display our priorities. It only takes a few moments. Just go to www.wartaxboycott.org.

This Year, Together We Can Defund the War

It’s time for taxpayers who oppose this war to join together in an act of nonviolent civil disobedience. We can show Congress how to cut off the funds for the Iraq war and occupation and deny funds for any possible assault on Iran. Instead, let’s redirect our taxes to the needs of people.

How do we register and prepare to take this stand?

Our strength is in numbers. Our numbers depend on taking steps now to be ready to act together in April 2008. Go to the website or call to explore steps to get started in war tax resistance, examine the likely consequences, and join with others. Whether the amount you refuse is large or small, or if you choose to reduce your taxes by legal means, you can register your resistance as part of the 2008 War Tax Boycott.

Where will we redirect our resisted taxes?

This 2008 war tax boycott will release resources from the war and redirect them to two designated projects providing desperately needed healthcare services to Iraqi refugees and Katrina survivors. You can also choose your own project.

Who is promoting this act of conscience?

Code PINK, the National Campaign for Nonviolent Resistance, the Nonviolent Direct Action Working Group of United for Peace and Justice, Veterans for Peace, Voices for Creative Nonviolence, and War Resisters League are assisting with the promotion of this campaign, which was initiated by the National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee.

“If a thousand [people] were not to pay their tax bills this year,
that would not be a violent and bloody measure, as it would be to pay them
and enable the state to commit violence and shed innocent blood.”
Henry David Thoreau, during Mexican-American War of 1846-48

National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee
1-800-269-7464