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Taxpayer Defense Center

The Taxpayer Defense Center (TDC) is the nation’s only public interest law firm dedicated solely to defending taxpayers against overzealous and unfair tax administration. Because of its work, including suing the government, filing briefs, and analyzing judicial rulings, taxpayers across the country benefit from improved public policy and wins worth tens of millions of dollars for individuals and businesses.

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NTUF to Tax Court: Economic Substance Doctrine Needs Clear Rules Before It’s Used Against Taxpayers

by Joe Bishop-Henchman, Tyler Martinez May 04, 2026

Blog 

NTUF Brief Cited in Donor Privacy Victory at Supreme Court

by Tyler Martinez April 29, 2026

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Tenth Circuit Liberty Global Decision Unfortunately Supports Broad Interpretation of Economic Substance Doctrine

by Tyler Martinez April 23, 2026

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Treasury and IRS to Provide Johnson Amendment Guidance in Wake of National Religious Broadcasters Decision

by Tyler Martinez April 07, 2026

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Taxpayer Defense Center Continues to Fight for the Speers Against Abusive Oregon Taxation

by Joe Bishop-Henchman, Tyler Martinez April 06, 2026

Issue Brief 

Litigation by Default: How the IRS Turned Conservation Easements into a Court Crisis

by Joe Bishop-Henchman, Pete Sepp April 06, 2026

Issue Brief 

Judge Stops IRS Deal That Would Allow Nonprofit Political Speech

by Tyler Martinez April 01, 2026

Blog 

U.S. Courts Withdraw Disastrous Donor Privacy Rule Change for Amicus Filers

by Tyler Martinez March 30, 2026

Media 

Supreme Court Strikes Down President Trump's Tariffs

by Joe Bishop-Henchman February 20, 2026

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Supreme Court Should Decide Right to Jury for IRS Penalties

by Joe Bishop-Henchman February 17, 2026

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Supreme Court Should Hear Florida Challenge to California Tax Policy, NTUF Brief Says

by Joe Bishop-Henchman January 06, 2026

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Amicus Brief: Taking the Entire House to Pay $2k in Taxes Is an Excessive Fine

by Tyler Martinez December 08, 2025

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The First Amendment Bans IRS Form 990 Schedule B’s Demand for List of Donors

by Tyler Martinez November 26, 2025

Media 

Courts Agreed: Colorado Taxpayer Bill of Rights Means What It Says | Tyler Martinez| Ross Kaminsky

by Tyler Martinez October 21, 2025

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Round 1 in National Taxpayers Union v. California Franchise Tax Board

by Joe Bishop-Henchman October 17, 2025