Background
Not known at this time.
Theories Advocated/Promoted
Kahn has claimed at various times that the IRS was not created by Congress, that the IRS doesn’t have the power to collect taxes, that the United States doesn’t actually include the states but is limited to the District of Columbia, and that the federal government can't tax you if you refuse government benefits (such as by refusing to participate in Social Security). He also promoted the use of the "corporation sole" as a tax avoidance device.
Books, Web Sites, Videos, and Organizations
Operated as "American Rights Litigators," later known as "Guiding Light of God Ministries."
Court Actions
Kahn reportedly served time in federal prison from 1985 to 1987 for tax crimes, but this has not yet been confirmed.
In 2003, Kahn, "American Rights Litigators," and "Guiding Light of God Ministries" were enjoined from promoting the use of a "corporation sole" as an abusive tax shelter scheme. United States v. Eddie Ray Kahn et al., No. 5:03-cv-436-Oc-10GRJ (M.D.Fl. 12/29/2003)
Kahn was indicted on 4/5/2006, along with actor Wesley Snipes, of filing false claims against the United States and conspiring (with Wesley Snipes and Douglas Rosile) to defraud the United States. He immediately fled to Panama, where he was eventually arrested and extradited back to the United States. During the trial, Kahn refused the assistance of counsel and refused to attend the trial, claiming that the court had no jurisdiction over him. Although the jury found Snipes not guilty of those counts, Kahn and Rosile were convicted. United State v. Wesley Trent Snipes et al., No. 5:06-cr-00022-WTH-GRJ-1 (U.S.D.C. M.D. Fl. 2/1/2008). On 4/24/2008, Kahn was sentenced to ten years in prison.
Students/Disciples/Associates
Kahn's most famous client/victim was Wesley Snipes who apparently filed refunds claims, and stopped filing tax returns, on the advice of Kahn and Douglas Rosile, who was then working with Kahn. As noted above, Kahn and Rosile were both convicted of conspiracy to defraud and filing false claims because of their work for Snipes.
Vernice Kuglin also purchased the "tax reliance package" from Kahn's "American Rights Litigators," but then had to pay for a lawyer when she was indicted.
See also, United States v. Kenneth Heath, 2008 TNT 98-21, No. 07-1215 (6th Cir. 5/19/2008).