"Taxation is both extortion and theft"

“Taxation is theft” is a popular meme. “Taxation is both extortion and theft” is a variation of this saying.

“Taxation is both extortion and theft without consent!” was posted on X/Twitter by Jane Doe on April 28, 2019. “Taxation is both theft and extortion” was posted on X/Twitter by “Abdun Nur: Indigenous of Eburaci Albien” on May 11, 2019. “Well taxation is both extortion and theft if you think about it” was posted on X/Twitter by MrPistolero on July 9, 2020.

“Taxation is both extortion and theft” (shown on an image) was posted on Threads by libertycappy on October 12, 2024, and on X/Twitter by Declaration of Memes (@LibertyCappy) on October 27, 2024.

Wikipedia: Taxation as theft
The position that taxation is theft, and therefore immoral, is found in a number of political philosophies. Its popularization marks a significant departure from conservatism and classical liberalism, and has been considered radical by many as a result. The position is often held by anarcho-capitalists, objectivists, most minarchists, right-wing libertarians, and voluntaryists, as well as left-anarchists, libertarian socialists and some anarcho-communists.

X/Twitter
Clam Hammer
@nicebonerbro
It’s not a question, it’s a statement that taxation is both theft and extortion.
10:46 AM · May 4, 2018

X/Twitter
Jane Doe
@Azheera
@POTUS @realDonaldTrump THIS is one GOOD solution to taxation, especially since taxation is both extortion and theft without consent!
5:06 AM · Apr 28, 2019

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Abdun Nur: Indigenous of Eburaci Albien
@abdun_nur
Taxation is both theft and extortion - Law . the crime of obtaining money or some other thing of value by the abuse of one’s office or authority.
The answer is to stop trading with the fiat currencies of the slave owners, create an independent medium of exchange as a foundation
3:40 AM · May 11, 2019

X/Twitter
MrPistolero
@mrpist0ler0
Well taxation is both extortion and theft if you think about it.
12:08 AM · Jul 9, 2020

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Gubmet Is Sus
@GubmetSus
Facts doesn’t make me a idiot. You do realize that taxation is both extortion and theft and can only be done via gun point and threat of force by government right?
10:11 PM · Nov 22, 2021

Facebook
David R Stone Jr.
November 26, 2023 at 2:15 PM ·
Taxation is theft and extortion at the same time!!

Threads
libertycappy
10/12/2024
Reminder
(“Taxation is both extortion and theft” is shown on an image.—ed.)

Facebook
Shane Clark
October 23, 2024 at 9:40 AM ·
#shaneclark
(“Taxation is both extortion and theft” is shown on an image.—ed.)

X/Twitter
Rothmus 🏴
@Rothmus
🎯🎯🎯🎯
@LibertyCappy
(“Taxation is both extortion and theft” is shown on an image.—ed.)
9:58 PM · Oct 27, 2024

X/Twitter
Declaration of Memes
@LibertyCappy
It’s time to abolish the IRS and then the Federal Reserve!
(“Taxation is both extortion and theft” is shown on an image.—ed.)
10:11 PM · Oct 27, 2024