1) Question 1 (2024) Passed ~72% Yes – Audit Still Obstructed
Voters authorized the State Auditor to review the Legislature. Leaders refuse documents; DiZoglio filed SJC lawsuit February 10, 2026, to compel compliance—no resolution yet.
principled civil protest • voter mandate • accountability first
No Maora: No Taxation Without Representation
Massachusetts voters spoke clearly: 72% approved Question 1 in 2024 to authorize a full legislative audit. Yet Beacon Hill obstructs—Auditor DiZoglio filed suit in the Supreme Judicial Court on February 10, 2026, to force compliance, and the case remains unresolved. Until leaders honor this mandate and restore transparency, we file accurate paper returns on April 15 but withhold voluntary payment. This is principled civil disobedience: delay willing remittance, force enforcement if necessary, and hold the system accountable for unaddressed fraud, waste, and rising burdens on families.
Question 1 (2024) 72% Yes – Audit Mandate Obstructed; DiZoglio SJC Lawsuit Ongoing (Feb 2026)
Rep. Flanagan Indicted & Absent – Federal Fraud Case Drags Into 2026
$11.95M Fraud Identified in FY25 + Ongoing Shelter & Energy Cost Pressures
This is not legal or tax advice—only a sourced call to principled action. Participants may face penalties, interest, and collections. Share with fellow taxpayers who value accountability.
What We Demand
Enforce voter sovereignty. Restore transparency. End the era of unchecked spending and opacity.
Enforce the Mandate
Honor Question 1 – 72% Voter Approval
Implement the legislative audit authorized in 2024. Auditor DiZoglio's Supreme Judicial Court lawsuit (filed February 10, 2026) seeks records and compliance—end the obstruction now.
Address Mismanagement
Stop Waste & Fraud
Audits reveal $11.95 million in public benefits fraud in FY25 (SNAP, MassHealth), no-bid contracts, and excessive costs (shelter spending $819M+ in FY25)—taxpayers deserve oversight before more funds flow.
Principled Non-Cooperation
Withhold Voluntary Payment
File accurate returns on April 15 with a protest letter. Refuse willing remittance until the audit proceeds. This delays voluntary funding of unaccountable systems—force collection if needed, echoing Massachusetts traditions of civil protest.
Verified Facts (Receipts Only)
Sourced scandals and ongoing issues fueling this protest.
2) Rep. Chris Flanagan (1st Barnstable) Indicted – Absent & Charged
Federal wire fraud and falsification charges ongoing into 2026 (status conference Jan 20, 2026). Defrauded association for personal/political expenses—who represents taxpayers?
3) $11.95 Million in Public Benefits Fraud Identified in FY25
Auditor's Bureau of Special Investigations uncovered fraud in SNAP ($4.1M+), MassHealth, and other programs—unlicensed schemes and fake claims stealing taxpayer dollars.
4) Energy Bills Skyrocketing – Policy-Driven Increases Since 2014
Surcharges (Mass Save, renewables) add 17–24% to bills; nearly doubled overall in some analyses—state mandates drive costs while families face winter spikes.
5) Emergency Shelter Spending – $819M+ in FY25, Total Near $1B
Taxpayer funds for shelters and services ballooned amid migrant influx—FY26 budget ~$276M with reforms (hotels phased out, caseload down), but costs remain a major concern.
How to Participate – April 15
File accurately on paper, protest openly—delay voluntary payment until the audit mandate is honored.
Protest Filing
Withhold Voluntary Payment
File Form 1 on paper by April 15 (showing full liability). No electronic payment. Enclose a protest letter citing the audit obstruction and scandals. DOR may apply penalties/interest and collect via enforcement—we stand firm in principled delay.
Mail Correctly
Use Official Addresses
Check current Form 1 instructions for the correct PO Box (different if no payment enclosed). Source it directly—don't guess.
Pressure Officials
Send Sourced Demands
CC your rep/senator with a demand letter for audit compliance timelines. Keep everything in writing for the record.
Build the Movement
Share nomaora.com
Forward to friends and neighbors. Strength in numbers—taxpayers united in demanding accountability before funding unaccountable systems.
Copy-Paste Protest Letters
Edit and personalize. Enclose with your paper filing or send to officials. These tie refusal directly to the audit fight.
Letter A: Refusal to DOR – Enclose with Filing
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, MA ZIP]
April 15, 2026
Massachusetts Department of Revenue
[Correct PO Box from current Form 1 instructions – no payment enclosed]
Re: Protest – Withhold Voluntary Payment on 2025 State Taxes Until Audit Mandate Enforced
Dear DOR,
I file my accurate 2025 Massachusetts state tax return on paper but withhold voluntary payment as principled civil protest. This action delays willing remittance until Beacon Hill honors the voter mandate for transparency.
Key reasons:
- Voter sovereignty denied: Question 1 (2024) passed with ~72% yes authorizing a full legislative audit; obstructed for years. Auditor DiZoglio filed Supreme Judicial Court suit February 10, 2026, to compel records/compliance—case ongoing.
- Representation crisis: Rep. Chris Flanagan (1st Barnstable) absent/indicted on federal wire fraud/falsification charges (ongoing into 2026).
- Corruption & waste: $11.95M in public benefits fraud identified in FY25 (SNAP $4.1M+, MassHealth schemes); excessive shelter spending ($819M+ in FY25); policy-driven energy bill increases crushing families.
Penalties, interest, and enforcement collection may follow—I accept that risk. But I will not voluntarily fund unaccountable governance until the audit proceeds and transparency is restored.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Sources: [Include key links from facts section above]
Letter B: To Your Rep/Senator – Demand Action
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, MA ZIP]
[Date]
The Honorable [Rep/Senator Name]
[Office Address]
Re: Demand Immediate Compliance with Question 1 Audit Mandate – Taxpayer Protest
Dear [Title/Last Name],
As your constituent, I withhold voluntary state tax payment in principled protest until the Legislature honors Question 1 (72% voter approval in 2024) and allows Auditor DiZoglio's full audit. Her February 10, 2026, SJC lawsuit seeks to force compliance—obstruction must end.
Provide a written timeline for producing records, scope, and implementation. Address related issues: Flanagan indictment/absence, FY25 fraud ($11.95M+), shelter/energy costs.
Taxpayers deserve accountability before funding continues. I delay willing remittance until the mandate is enforced.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Sources: [Add links from facts section]
Resources & Primary Sources
Stick to official receipts—add your own if verifiable.
Key Links
Question 1 & SJC Suit: WBUR / Commonwealth Beacon Flanagan Case: Justice.gov / Cape Cod Times FY25 Fraud Report: Mass.gov Auditor Shelter Spending: Mass.gov Budget / WBUR Energy Costs: MassLive / EIA DOR Addresses/Forms: Mass.gov
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