Freedom Law School: The 7 Steps Up Close

Alex: Welcome back. Last time we dug into Freedom Law School's core argument, the legal definitions of United States and State in the tax code. Today we're going deeper, into the actual seven steps they teach, plus some of the most striking claims on their site.

Jordan: And a reminder up front, everything we're describing is Freedom Law School's position, taken from their own website. We're not endorsing it, and this isn't legal advice. The I R S and the courts see it very differently.

Alex: Right. So last time we summarized the seven steps in broad strokes. This time, let's go through them the way they actually present them, because the wording is, well, it's something.

Jordan: Step one, Follow the Law. Their claim, quote, based on the U S government's official legal websites, no law requires ninety-nine percent of Americans to file and pay income tax.

Alex: Ninety-nine percent. That's their number. Step two is Stop filing income tax forms. And here's their language. They call the ten forty, quote, an income tax slave confession form, and they say filing one does not protect you, it quote, gives the I R S the power to put a noose around your neck.

Jordan: Strong words. Their logic is that filing is what creates the exposure, or at least hands the I R S the rope. Again, their claim, not ours.

Alex: Step three, Realize the I R S is over ninety-nine percent bluff. They say the I R S is extremely unlikely to be able to empty your bank account and take your money if you simply do not file.

Jordan: Step four is interesting because it's civic. Write to your lawmakers about the law. Their challenge is, file and pay only if your congressman can show you the law that requires you to file and pay.

Alex: Step five, Take courage from our victories. This is where they talk about Peymon, the founder. They say he has not filed or paid U S income tax since nineteen ninety-three, the I R S knows it, and they have never tried to put him in prison. And then they ask, why?

Jordan: That's their signature anecdote. Whether you find it persuasive or think there's more to the story, it's the centerpiece of their credibility pitch.

Alex: Step six, Join the Restore Freedom Plan. That's their membership program, and it comes with what they call a one hundred percent guarantee. Their wording is, if the I R S successfully takes your assets at the fault of Freedom Law School, they will reimburse you in full.

Jordan: And step seven, Spread the word. They have a referral setup they call the Freedom Opportunity Plan, where you can get paid for each person you bring in. So the seven steps end with recruitment.

Alex: Now beyond the steps, their F A Q page has some fascinating entries. The one that jumped out at me, why did Wesley Snipes go to prison?

Jordan: Oh, this is good. Their answer is that Snipes relied on quote, patriot mythology, not Freedom Law School's advice. They say he followed the false advice of a man named Eddie Kahn and mailed the I R S a fraudulent receipt expecting a refund. Their point is, our method is different, and no member who followed their methods correctly has ever gone to prison.

Alex: It's a sharp distinction, whatever you think of the underlying claims. They're drawing a line between themselves and the tax protester cases that ended in convictions.

Jordan: Another F A Q, how do I stop my employer from withholding federal tax from my paycheck? They have a whole page on the W four, walking through the steps they say stop withholding.

Alex: And what about those scary I R S letters? They say many of the initial notices, like the C P five fifteen or C P five eighteen, are quote, computer generated soft letters designed to encourage voluntary compliance through fear. But they do say the serious ones, like a Notice of Deficiency or a Final Notice of Intent to Levy, require a response.

Jordan: That's actually a nuanced point. They're not saying ignore everything. They're saying, learn which letters matter.

Alex: A couple more quick ones. Can you buy a home without tax returns? They say yes, there are mortgage brokers who don't need to see them, and members have done it. What about state income taxes? They say it depends on the state, and they claim only a few states absolutely require it, naming Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Alabama, and Mississippi.

Jordan: And my favorite practical detail, why do they only accept cash or cryptocurrency for tuition? Their answer cites a nineteen seventy-six Supreme Court ruling that Americans have no expectation of financial privacy when using banks, so they take cash and crypto to protect members' privacy. They even have instructions for mailing cash safely through the U S Postal Service.

Alex: Twenty-plus years of taking cash by mail, apparently. And they address the eighty-seven thousand new I R S agents question too, saying agents can only act within their jurisdictional limits, so members following the program have nothing to fear.

Jordan: So that's the deeper cut. The seven steps in their own words, the founder's story, the guarantee, the Snipes distinction, and the practical playbook. It's a much fuller picture than the definitions argument alone.

Alex: And the through line is the same as last time. They present all of this as following the law as written, not breaking it, and they keep pointing you back to primary sources. Whether that case holds up is for the courts, and for each listener, to weigh.

Jordan: If you want to read it yourself, it's all on freedom law school dot org, the seven steps and the F A Q. We'll link it in the show notes. Thanks for listening, and we'll catch you next time.