Michigan tax rebel gets prison for false returns

DETROIT — A Michigan tax rebel who has inspired people to file thousands of false returns has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison.
Peter Hendrickson spoke eloquently but defiantly Monday as he blamed his conviction on lies by the government. Supporters in the courtroom applauded before they were scolded by U.S. Chief District Judge Gerald Rosen.
Hendrickson, an Oakland County resident, was convicted last fall of filing false forms over six years. He claims earnings are not wages and do not count as taxable income. Hendrickson is the author of a book on taxes called, "Cracking The Code."
Besides prison, the judge ordered him to pay the cost of prosecuting the case. The government says it has received thousands of tax returns that follow Hendrickson's philosophy. http://bit.ly/a4sXcV