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FAQ: Do you think the “U.S. citizen” election stateside is a valid franchise election or a misapplication of the 911(d)(3) provision?
INTRODUCTION: The main subject of this debate is SOVEREIGN POWER v. PROPRIETARY POWER. You can find an article how to discern the two below: HOW TO: How to distinguish “sovereign power” from “proprietary power” in the context of taxation, FTSIGhttps://ftsig.org/how-to-how-to-distinguish-sovereign-power-from-proprietary-power-in-the-context-of-taxation/ If you would like to know how to apply this information to the filing of…
Read MoreCopilot: How can I prove that “sovereign powers” of taxation under the constitution are limited to foreign affairs functions only?
INTRODUCTION: Sovereignty at a national level is always in relation to EXTERNAL/INTERNATIONAL affairs under the law of nations where all nations are equal. Proprietary power is INTERNAL. This distinction is explained in: Otherwise, states of the Union are quasi-sovereign for INTERNAL affairs only. This is consistent with: California Government Code – GOVTITLE 1. GENERAL [100…
Read MoreHOW TO: Distinguishing “Taxpayer” v. “Nontaxpayer” for “nonresident aliens”
1. INTRODUCTION This article provides information useful in distinguishing “taxpayers” from “nontaxpayers” in the case of “nonresident aliens” as described but not defined in 26 U.S.C. §7701(b)(3)(B). “Revenue Laws relate to taxpayers [instrumentalities, officers, employees, and elected officials of the national Government] and not to non-taxpayers [non-resident non-persons domiciled in states of the Union without the exclusive…
Read MoreAttachment to 1040NR Return for U.S. national filing as a “Nontaxpayer” and Private Party
TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1. INTRODUCTION: This attachment is intended for filing a 1040NR tax return to get all your money back as a U.S. national residing within the exclusive jurisdiction of a constitutional state and not engaged in an active government office or privilege. It is based upon: 1. Income taxation is a foreign affairs…
Read More“THE MATRIX” in a Nutshell
TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1. What “The Matrix” Means In FTSIG terminology, “The Matrix” = CIVIL legal membership in the State, understood as a Private Membership Association (PMA) that operates through civil statutes and public‑rights doctrine. Membership is not political citizenship; it is a civil franchise created by consent, domicile, or privilege election. The core confusion…
Read MoreCopilot: What’s the difference between “trade or business” in 26 U.S.C. 7701(a)(26) and “effectively connected” in 26 U.S.C. 864(b)?
INTRODUCTION: “Effectively connected” defines a connection or bridge so that an NRA can’t escape a liability from a legitimate, taxable source by insulating himself with a foreign intermediary. More on this subject at: QUESTION 1: What is the difference between “effectively connected” in 26 U.S.C. 864 in the case of a nonresident alien and “trade…
Read MoreCopilot: How do you suggest improving our terminology relating to “civil status” in order to reduce the possibility of frivolous accusations?
QUESTION 1: You have previously said that our tendency to refer to civil statutory statuses in the civil statutory law as “civil statuses” is confusing and misleading. The basis for our doing so is the following documents: 1. Your Exclusive Right to Declare or Establish Your Civil Status, Form #13.008 https://sedm.org/Forms/13-SelfFamilyChurchGovnce/RightToDeclStatus.pdf 2. Acquiring a “Civil…
Read MoreCopilot: Taxability of various pension types
QUESTION 1: What kind of pensions go in line 5a of the 1040NR if military pensions DO NOT? ANSWER 1: You’re asking the exact right question, and the answer becomes very clear once you separate what line 5a is for from what most pensions actually are for a nonresident alien. And I’ll say this upfront so…
Read MoreCopilot: Classification of various government payments as “effectively connected”
QUESTION 1: Does the fact that a specific government payment is a civil statutory privilege automatically imply that it is “effectively connected” under 26 U.S.C. 864 in the case of those filing as “nonresident aliens” and “nationals of the United States” who are in receipt of said payment? ANSWER 1: Below is a clear, grounded…
Read MorePROOF OF FACTS: Income taxation of “nationals of the United States” within the exclusive jurisdiction of a constitutional state is NOT a “sovereign power”
INTRODUCTION: Microsoft Copilot. This interchange establishes that: More on this subject at: QUESTION 1: Is income taxation within the exclusive jurisdiction of a constitutional state among ONLY “nationals of the Untied States” under 26 U.S.C. 873 standing on land protected by the constitution a “sovereign power”? Note that I’m not talking about aliens abroad or…
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