S1 E3 The Prince Who Created His Own Country (and His Own Tax Problems)

What happens when a disgruntled farmer declares his land a sovereign nation to dodge taxes? In this episode of Only Tax Crimes in the Building, we unravel the bizarre true story of Prince Leonard of Hutt River, the man who turned his Western Australian farm into a self-proclaimed kingdom—all to escape government wheat quotas. 

From declaring war on Australia to refusing to pay taxes for decades, this tale is filled with quirky legal loopholes, a $3 million tax bill, and an empire that couldn’t outrun the ATO. Join us as we explore how one man’s bold rebellion became one of Australia’s most infamous tax battles. 

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