Welcome to Cochise Tax Truth!
What our local government should look like: The Cochise County government is there for the common good, and the people who staff it are selfless crusaders for justice who are innocently trying to do what is best for you and me.
What our local government actually looks like: The Cochise County government has become an overgrown, dense parasitic institution that lives off of the labor of “we the people”. The people who staff it are only allowed to be concerned with the government’s well being, it’s income, it’s power structure, it’s ability to “legally” rob the people and use our resources to further it’s own bloated financial and power structure.
Render to Cæsar the things that are Cæsar’s - Mark 12:17
We are not "tax protesters". We advocate for a peaceful existence. But theft is wrong, and illegal. If you don't owe money, you shouldn't be forced to pay. It is wrong to feel like we are serving as peasants under an organized crime syndicate, and it is wrong for them to compel people under threat of violence to give money that is not lawfully owed.
Our research has led us to believe that there are many taxes being collected by the County of Cochise government agencies that are not actually owed by the people paying. We have given much effort over the past 2+ years to try and get answers from various government agents as to the source of their authority, and for a simple showing of their jurisdiction and how we fell into it. Without fail, EVERY government employee and elected official we have contacted has refused to respond to our inquiries! The presumption under law is that their silence is an admission of guilt. But they wield the "omnipotent heavy hand of government" which steamrolls any showing of wrongdoing on their part. What this means is that any tax they collect and cannot explain on a case-by-case basis is nothing short of blatant theft.
This site has been created to act as a central contact point for all who are interested in pursuing honesty and fairness in government regarding taxation. Our primary and fundamental focus as we get under way is that ominous monster called PROPERTY TAX. It should shock to you learn that there is a high probability that your home where your children play and eat and sleep is NOT TAXABLE! And even if it is, you are paying more than you actually owe because the Assessor is setting property values in a self-serving manner without following lawful procedures and appraisal standards!
This is a very serious issue because way too many people have lost their home for not paying a tax they actually don't owe. Through ignorance and blind compliance, the people have surrendered their right to own property and provide shelter for their family. We are literally paying "protection money" to a mafia-style organization that will hurt us if we don't pay them.
If the research we have conducted thus far is in fact accurate and true, then the Cochise County government no longer provides for the common good. The Cochise County government violates your rights with impunity. The Cochise County government and it’s employees are engaged in activities that would be considered the greatest moral turpitude if engaged in by the people of Cochise County. But, when these gross criminal activities are engaged in by our officials, well, this is just a matter of public policy. They can expropriate you to whatever limit prudence will allow. It would appear the county is looking to protect itself more than it is to protect you, the people.
Our research, and our experiences with county government officials and employees, will be posted here for your education and enlightenment. This is an issue that affects YOU directly! We hope you'll follow along and learn how things are supposed to work, and what you can do to enforce your rights.