The provided text is from Irwin Schiff’s book, The Federal Mafia, which argues that the U.S. income tax system is unconstitutional and operates on deception. Schiff claims the government illegally imposes and collects income taxes, violating citizens’ rights. The book details Schiff’s personal legal battles with the IRS and offers strategies for tax resistance. It includes numerous legal citations and government documents as evidence to support the claims. The book’s overall tone is highly critical of the IRS and the federal government’s tax practices.