Who We Are

Join Thousands of People Who Resist War Taxes!

The Southern California War Tax Resistance supports nonviolent refusal to pay for war. The ultimate vote of the populace is whether they give their lives and labor and earnings to the war system. People affiliated with SCWTR hold a variety of opinions about specific wars and war in general, and practice various forms of war tax resistance. We oppose the destruction warfare wreaks on civilians, on soldiers, on the environment, and on the societies and economies war touches, and we favor redirection of those energies and materiel to peaceable fulfillment of human and environmental needs.

SCWTR provides counseling on war tax resistance, education about the methods and consequences of various acts of refusal, public presentations, and activities such as the Southern California War Tax Alternative Fund. The Fund grants interest earned on a fund of refused taxes to many constructive projects and organizations (see more detailed description).

SCWTR was established in 1979. It is an affiliate of the National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee.

One of SCWTR’s goals is to make war tax resistance a known option for the many who march or work for peace – but pay for war.

Some supporters of SCWTR are not themselves refusers. Others refuse small amounts of income or excise tax. All are welcome.

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How wtr activities continue and grow depends on your suggestions for outreach opportunities and your participation.  Please send you ideas (and offers of help) to scwtr@yahoo.com