You can never expect the unexpected; it happens all of a sudden. You either have to accept it or, in some exceptional cases, you can do something to make it more bearable. A similar thing happened to our author, Anthony Trujillo, and he has penned it down for the public to know. Anthony Trujillo’s main motive for writing his book has always been to show people that the government of a country can also be irrational. For this reason, he has also titled his book, The Government is the Problem, Not the Solution!!!.
In his book, The Government is the Problem, Not the Solution!!!, Anthony Trujillo embarks on a revealing journey into the intricate workings of government policies and their impact on everyday citizens. Discover how those responsible for protecting our legal rights can sometimes be the very ones creating problems for us and future generations. This engaging book highlights the legal conflicts and bureaucratic obstacles individuals face when challenging governmental decisions.
In 1975, the IRS declared that California State Disability Insurance (SDI) was no longer a deductible state tax, an abrupt change without any new legislation from Congress. Anthony Trujillo’s story begins with the denial of his tax deduction and his quest to unearth the legal basis for the IRS’s decision. The response to his inquiry defined a tax, which Trujillo interpreted as clearly applicable to SDI, a state legislature-imposed tax from the 1950s. Despite his logical argument, the IRS remained unyielding, prompting him to venture into the legal battlefield of small claims tax court.
Anthony Trujillo felt somewhat fortunate when he discovered that other states were involved in similar legal battles. The prestigious law firm Latham & Watkins had already taken a stance on the SDI issue and saw Trujillo’s case as an opportunity to advance their own legal challenge. Watch as this firm offered to represent him in the U.S. Tax Court as Amicus Curiae, aiming to secure a decision that would benefit all affected taxpayers, not just Trujillo and his wife. Grateful for their support, Trujillo accepted, knowing that continuing alone would be financially impractical.
Latham & Watkins meticulously crafted the necessary motions and briefs, providing Anthony Trujillo with guidance throughout the complex legal process. He was taken aback by the sheer volume of legal documents that were involved, given his background as an engineer. The IRS’s unwarranted refusal to acknowledge SDI as a deductible tax was underscored by his small claims suit, which sought to recover a mere $22.78. Trujillo estimated that this had an impact on approximately 2 million Californians who itemized deductions, potentially resulting in $46 million in refunds for the years 1975 and 1976.
Discover how the IRS continued to contest Anthony Trujillo’s deduction in subsequent years despite winning a favorable judgment in 1977, as detailed in his book, The Government is the Problem, Not the Solution! Anthony Trujillo has demonstrated in his book how the government claimed that the court decision applied only to him, ignoring the broader implications of a federal tax court ruling. Grab a copy of Anthony Trujillo’s book, The Government is the Problem, Not the Solution!!!, from the official website or on Amazon and immerse yourself in the ongoing frustrations and legal wrangling, as he remained persistent and steadfast.