Daniel R. Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288 (9th Cir. 1985). · Go Syfert
Daniel R. Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288 (9th Cir. 1985). Cases Citing This Book View Copy Cite
“even if appellant's conduct were entitled to first amendment protection, it is 'sufficiently outweighed by the broad public interest in maintaining a sound and administratively workable tax system”
59 citation events (14 in the last 25 years) across 15 distinct courts.
Strongest positive: United States v. Elon Kevan Rowlee, Ii, and the New York Patriots Society for Individual Liberty Association (ca2, 1990-03-19) · Strongest negative: Fuller v. United States (caed, 1985-08-12)
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1985 2005 2026
Top citers, strongest first. 42 distinct citers. How cited ↗
discussed Cited "but see" Fuller v. United States (2×) also: Cited "see"
E.D. Cal. · 1985 · signal: but see · confidence high
But see, Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288 (9th Cir.1985) (per curiam); Jolly v. United States, 764 F.2d 642 (9th Cir.1985). 10 .
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) United States v. Elon Kevan Rowlee, Ii, and the New York Patriots Society for Individual Liberty Association (2×) also: Cited as authority (rule)
2d Cir. · 1990 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
even if appellant's conduct were entitled to first amendment protection, it is 'sufficiently outweighed by the broad public interest in maintaining a sound and administratively workable tax system
discussed Cited as authority (rule) United States v. Aguinaldo
D. Haw. · 2022 · confidence medium
See United States v. Hicks, 947 F.2d 1356, 1360 (9th Cir. 1991) (“It is the tax code itself, without reference to regulations, that imposes the duty to file a tax return.”); Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288, 1291 (9th Cir. 1985) (analyzing frivolous- return penalty under 26 U.S.C. § 6702 ) (“Guidelines were unnecessary to give appellant notice that his actions violated the law. ‘[T]he assessment of this civil penalty [against him] is only the direct application of the plain terms of the statute supported by unambiguous legislative history.’” (quoting Kahn v. United States, 7…
cited Cited as authority (rule) United States v. Bigley
D. Ariz. · 2019 · confidence medium
But, “the seventh amendment does not apply to actions against the United States.” Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288, 1292 (9th Cir. 1985).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Land v. United States
9th Cir. · 2003 · confidence medium
The district court correctly determined that Land failed to raise a genuine issue as to any material fact, that he was liable for the penalties assessed against him, Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288, 1291 (9th Cir.1985), and that the Internal Revenue Service Appeals Office properly relied upon the Forms 4340 to determine that all requirements to proceed with a levy had been satisfied, Hansen v. United States, 7 F.3d 137, 138 (9th Cir.1993).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Lister v. United States
10th Cir. · 2003 · confidence medium
Section 6702 of Title 26 is not a bill of attainder, Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288, 1292 (9th Cir.1985) (per curiam), nor is the collection of taxes by the IRS a violation of the separation of powers.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Roach v. Prudential Insurance
10th Cir. · 2003 · confidence medium
Section 6702 of Title 26 is not a bill of attainder, Hudson v. United States , 766 F.2d 1288, 1292 (9th Cir. 1985) ( per curiam ), nor is the collection of taxes by the IRS a violation of the separation of powers.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Clarry v. United States
E.D.N.Y · 1995 · confidence medium
See Malkan FM Associates v. Federal Communications Commission, 935 F.2d 1313, 1318 (D.C.Cir.1991); Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288, 1291 (9th Cir.1985).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) United States v. Maravilla
1st Cir. · 1994 · confidence medium
We add, however, that the Seventh Amendment right to a jury trial does not extend to actions against the United States, see, e.g., Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288, 1292 (9th ___ ____ ______ _____________ Cir. 1985); and that Article III, Section 2, Clause 3 of the Constitution, which provides that "the trial of all crimes . . . shall be by jury", is not applicable to the instant civil action alleging violations of civil statutes.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) United States v. Maravilla
1st Cir. · 1994 · confidence medium
We add, however, that the Seventh Amendment right to a jury trial does not extend to actions against the United States, see, e.g., Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288, 1292 (9th Cir. 1985); and that Article III, Section 2, Clause 3 of the Constitution, which provides that "the trial of all crimes . . . shall be by jury", is not applicable to the instant civil action alleging violations of civil statutes.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Miller v. United States
N.D. Ind. · 1987 · confidence medium
See Sisemore v. United States, 797 F.2d 268, 270 (6th Cir.1986); Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288, 1291-92 (9th Cir.1985); Jolly v. United States, 764 F.2d 642, 644-47 (9th Cir.1985); Wardell v. United States, 757 F.2d 203, 205 (8th Cir.1985) (per curiam); Anderson v. United States, 754 F.2d 1270, 1272 (5th Cir.1985) (per curiam); Kahn v. United States, 753 F.2d 1208, 1217-18 (3rd Cir.1985) 2 .
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Leogrande v. United States
2d Cir. · 1987 · confidence medium
Paulson v. United States, 758 F.2d 61, 62 (2d Cir.1985) (per curiam); accord, Eicher v. United States, 774 F.2d 27, 29 (1st Cir.1985) (per curiam); Ricket v. United States, 773 F.2d 1214, 1216 (11th Cir.1985) (per curiam); Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288, 1291 (9th Cir.1985) (per curiam); Boomer v. United States, 755 F.2d 696, 697 (8th Cir.1985) (per curiam); Betz v. United States, 753 F.2d 834, 835 (10th Cir.1985) (per curiam); Brennan v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, 752 F.2d 187, 189 (6th Cir.1984) (per curiam).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Leogrande v. United States
2d Cir. · 1987 · confidence medium
Paulson v. United States, 758 F.2d 61, 62 (2d Cir.1985) (per curiam); accord, Eicher v. United States, 774 F.2d 27, 29 (1st Cir.1985) (per curiam); Ricket v. United States, 773 F.2d 1214, 1216 (11th Cir.1985) (per curiam); Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288, 1291 (9th Cir.1985) (per curiam); Boomer v. United States, 755 F.2d 696, 697 (8th Cir.1985) (per curiam); Betz v. United States, 753 F.2d 834, 835 (10th Cir.1985) (per curiam); Brennan v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, 752 F.2d 187, 189 (6th Cir.1984) (per curiam).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Conrad and Debra Himes v. United States of America and Internal Revenue Service
6th Cir. · 1986 · confidence medium
Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288, 1291-92 (9th Cir. 1985); Jolly v. United States, 764 F.2d at 644-47 ; Wardell v. United States, 757 F.2d 203, 205 (8th Cir. 1985) (per curiam); Anderson v. United States, 754 F.2d 1270, 1272 (5th Cir. 1985) (per curiam); Kahn v. United States, 753 F.2d 1208, 1217-22 (3rd Cir. 1985); Heitman v. United States, 753 F.2d 33, 35 (6th Cir. 1984) (per curiam).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Charles P. Covington and Virginia A. Covington v. United States of America and Internal Revenue Service
6th Cir. · 1986 · confidence medium
Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288, 1291-92 (9th Cir. 1985); Jolly v. United States, 764 F.2d at 644-47 ; Wardell v. United States, 757 F.2d 203, 205 (8th Cir. 1985) (per curiam); Anderson v. united States, 754 F.2d 1270, 1272 (5th Cir. 1985) (per curiam); Kahn v. United States, 753 F.2d 1208, 1217-22 (3rd Cir. 1985); Heitman v. United States, 753 F.2d 33, 35 (6th Cir. 1984) (per curiam).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Henry B. & Janice Kittrell v. United States
6th Cir. · 1986 · confidence medium
Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288, 1291-92 (9th Cir.1985); Jolly v. United States, 764 F.2d at 644-47 ; Wardell v. United States, 757 F.2d 203, 205 (8th Cir.1985) (per curiam) ; Anderson v. United States, 754 F.2d 1270, 1272 (5th Cir.1985) (per curiam) ; Kahn v. United States, 753 F.2d 1208, 1217-22 (3rd Cir.1985); Heitman v. United States, 753 F.2d 33, 35 (6th Cir.1985) (per curiam).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Harold N. Sisemore, and Jacqueline E. Sisemore v. United States of America and Internal Revenue Service
6th Cir. · 1986 · confidence medium
Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288, 1291-92 (9th Cir.1985); Jolly v. United States, 764 F.2d 642, 644-47 (9th Cir.1985); Wardell v. United States, 757 F.2d 203, 205 (8th Cir.1985) (per curiam); Anderson v. United States, 754 F.2d 1270, 1272 (5th Cir.1985) (per curiam); Kahn v. United States, 753 F.2d 1208, 1217-22 (3rd Cir.1985).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Steven A. Fuller and Karen M. Fuller v. United States of America, Douglas W. Samski v. United States of America, Thomas A. Jolly v. United States (2×) also: Cited "see, e.g."
9th Cir. · 1986 · confidence medium
It has survived scrutiny under the origination clause, see, e.g., Jolly v. United States, 764 F.2d 642, 644-45 (9th Cir.1985); Boday v. United States, 759 F.2d 1472 , 1476 (9th Cir.1985); Heitman v. United States, 753 F.2d 33, 35 (6th Cir. 1984) , the due process clause of the fifth amendment, see, e.g., Jolly, 764 F.2d at 645-47 ; Boday, 759 F.2d at 1475; Heitman, 753 F.2d at 35 ; Martinez v. IRS, 744 F.2d 71, 72-73 (10th Cir.1984), the free speech clause, see, e.g., Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288, 1291-92 (9th Cir. 1985) ; Franklet v. United States, 578 F.Supp. 1552, 1556-57 (N.D.Cal…
discussed Cited as authority (rule) William Belz, Jr. v. United States
6th Cir. · 1986 · confidence medium
Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288, 1291-92 (9th Cir. 1985); Jolly v. United States, 764 F.2d at 644-47 ; Wardell v. United States, 757 F.2d 203, 205 (8th Cir. 1985) (per curiam); Anderson v. United States, 754 F.2d 1270, 1272 (5th Cir. 1985) (per curiam); Kahn v. United States, 753 F.2d 1208, 1217-22 (3rd Cir. 1985).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Kem & Cathy Clark v. United States of America and Internal Revenue Service
6th Cir. · 1986 · confidence medium
Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288, 1291-92 (9th Cir. 1985); Jolly v. United States, 764 F.2d 642, 644-47 (9th Cir. 1985); Wardell v. United States, 757 F.2d 203, 205 (8th Cir. 1985) (per curiam); Anderson v. United States, 754 F.2d 1270, 1272 (5th Cir. 1985) (per curiam); Kahn v. United States, 753 F.2d 1208, 1217-22 (3rd Cir. 1985).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Billy H. Burlison and Wanda S. Burlison v. United States
6th Cir. · 1986 · confidence medium
Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288, 1291-92 (9th Cir. 1985); Jolly v. United States, 764 F.2d 642, 644-47 (9th Cir. 1985); Wardell v. United States, 757 F.2d 203, 205 (8th Cir. 1985) (per curiam); Anderson v. United States, 754 F.2d 1270, 1272 (5th Cir. 1985) (per curiam); Kahn v. United States, 753 F.2d 1208, 1217-22 (3rd Cir. 1985).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Jerry D. Fertig and Bonnie L. Fertig v. United States of America and Internal Revenue Service
6th Cir. · 1986 · confidence medium
Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288, 1291-92 (9th Cir. 1985); Jolly v. United States, 764 F.2d 642, 644-47 (9th Cir. 1985); Wardell v. United States, 757 F.2d 203, 205 (8th Cir. 1985) (per curiam); Anderson v. United States, 754 F.2d 1270, 1272 (5th Cir. 1985) (per curiam); Kahn v. United States, 753 F.2d 1208, 1217-22 (3rd Cir. 1985).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Donnelly L. Sisemore v. United States
6th Cir. · 1986 · confidence medium
Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288, 1291-92 (9th Cir. 1985); Jolly v. United States, 764 F.2d 642, 644-47 (9th Cir. 1985); Wardell v. United States, 757 F.2d 203, 205 (8th Cir. 1985) (per curiam); Anderson v. United States, 754 F.2d 1270, 1272 (5th Cir. 1985) (per curiam); Kahn v. United States, 753 F.2d 1208, 1217-22 (3rd Cir. 1985).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Robert W. Berggren and Solange H. Berggren v. United States of America and Internal Revenue Service
6th Cir. · 1986 · confidence medium
Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288, 1291-92 (9th Cir. 1985); Jolly v. United States, 764 F.2d 642, 644-47 (9th Cir. 1985); Wardell v. United States, 757 F.2d 203, 205 (8th Cir. 1985) (per curiam); Anderson v. United States, 754 F.2d 1270, 1272 (5th Cir. 1985) (per curiam); Kahn v. United States, 753 F.2d 1208, 1217-22 (3rd Cir. 1985).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Danny C. Landers v. United States of America and Internal Revenue Service
6th Cir. · 1986 · confidence medium
Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288, 1291-92 (9th Cir. 1985); Jolly v. United States, 764 F.2d 642, 644-47 (9th Cir. 1985); Wardell v. United States, 757 F.2d 203, 205 (8th Cir. 1985) (per curiam); Anderson v. United States, 754 F.2d 1270, 1272 (5th Cir. 1985) (per curiam); Kahn v. United States, 753 F.2d 1208, 1217-22 (3rd Cir. 1985).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Harold N. Sisemore, and Jacqueline E. Sisemore v. United States of America and Internal Revenue Service
6th Cir. · 1986 · confidence medium
Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288, 1291-92 (9th Cir. 1985); Jolly v. United States, 764 F.2d 642, 644-47 (9th Cir. 1985); Wardell v. United States, 757 F.2d 203, 205 (8th Cir. 1985) (per curiam); Anderson v. United States, 754 F.2d 1270, 1272 (5th Cir. 1985) (per curiam); Kahn v. United States, 753 F.2d 1208, 1217-22 (3rd Cir. 1985).
cited Cited "see" Ruben T. Varela
Tax Ct. · 2024 · signal: see · confidence high
See Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288, 1291 (9th Cir. 1985) (per curiam).
cited Cited "see" Srbislav B. Stanojevich
Tax Ct. · 2023 · signal: see · confidence high
See Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288, 1291 (9th Cir. 1985) (per curiam).
cited Cited "see" Eric D. Clarkson
Tax Ct. · 2022 · signal: see · confidence high
See Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288, 1291 (9th Cir. 1985) (per curiam); Alexander v. Commissioner, T.C.
cited Cited "see" Whitaker v. Comm'r
Tax Ct. · 2017 · signal: see · confidence high
See Hudson v. United States , 766 F.2d 1288 , 1291 (9th Cir. 1985) ; Alexander v. Commissioner , T.C.
discussed Cited "see" Tornichio v. United States (2×) also: Cited "see, e.g."
N.D. Ohio · 2002 · signal: see · confidence high
See Hudson, 766 F.2d at 1291 ; Gass v. United States, 2000 WL 1204575 (D.Colo.2000).
discussed Cited "see" Rennie v. Internal Revenue Service (2×) also: Cited "see, e.g."
E.D. Cal. · 2002 · signal: see · confidence high
See Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288, 1291 (9th Cir.1985); Gass v. United States, 2000 WL 1204575 (D.Colo.2000).
cited Cited "see" United States v. Edwin Dale McClain
9th Cir. · 1995 · signal: see · confidence high
See Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288, 1291 (9th Cir.1985) 2 We decline to address McClain's challenge to the federal conviction underlying the felon in possession charge.
discussed Cited "see" Walmer v. United States Department of Defense
D. Kan. · 1993 · signal: see · confidence high
See Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288 (9th Cir.1985) (concerning IRS regulation); Alberico v. United States, 783 F.2d 1024 (Fed.Cir.1986) (concerning U.S. Army regulation).” These cases do not support plaintiffs position.
discussed Cited "see" United States v. Rene Dumas
9th Cir. · 1992 · signal: see · confidence high
See Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288, 1292 (9th Cir.1985). 21 C.F.R. 1306.04 (1990) has no relevance to this case, as it regulates the issuance and filling of drug prescriptions by physicians and pharmacists.
examined Cited "see" Martin S. Bradley v. United States (5×) also: Cited "see, e.g."
9th Cir. · 1987 · signal: see · confidence high
See Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288, 1291 (9th Cir.1985).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Vandagriff v. Comm'r
Tax Ct. · 2011 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Hudson v. United States , 766 F.2d 1288 , 1291 (9th Cir. 1985) (assessment of civil penalties for frivolous returns); Welch v. United States , 750 F.2d 1101 , 1110-11 (1st Cir. 1985) *58 (same); Kahn v. United States , 753 F.2d 1208 , 1222 n.8 (3d Cir. 1985) (same); Granse v. United States , 892 F. Supp. 219 , 224-25 ( D.
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Gass v. US Dept. of Treasury
10th Cir. · 2000 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence medium
See, e.g., Hudson v. United States , 766 F.2d 1288, 1291 (9th Cir. 1985) (assessment of civil penalties for frivolous returns); Welch v. United States , 750 F.2d 1101, 1110-11 (1st Cir. 1985) (same); Kahn v. United States , 753 F.2d 1208 , 1222 n.8 (3d Cir. 1985) (same); Granse v. United States , 892 F. Supp. 219, 224-25 (D.
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Maklan FM Associates v. Federal Communications Commission
D.C. Cir. · 1991 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence medium
See, e.g., Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288, 1291 (9th Cir.1985) (no publication required under APA section 552(a)(1) because agency-action “is only the direct application of the plain terms of the statute supported by unambiguous legislative history”) (citation omitted); Welch v. United States, 750 F.2d 1101, 1111 (1st Cir.1985) (same); cf. Komjathy v. National Transp.
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Malkan Fm Associates v. Federal Communications Commission Rio Bravo Broadcasters, Intervenor. Trey Broadcast Communications, Inc. v. Federal Communications Commission Hamon Broadcasting Corporation, Intervenor
D.C. Cir. · 1991 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence medium
See, e.g., Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288, 1291 (9th Cir.1985) (no publication required under APA section 552(a)(1) because agency action "is only the direct application of the plain terms of the statute supported by unambiguous legislative history") (citation omitted); Welch v. United States, 750 F.2d 1101, 1111 (1st Cir.1985) (same); cf. Komjathy v. National Transp.
cited Cited "see, e.g." United States v. German Munoz-Flores
9th Cir. · 1988 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288 (9th Cir.1985). 4 .The "bill” under consideration is the statute providing for the collection of special assessments. 5 .
cited Cited "see, e.g." Thomas M. Kerr v. United States
9th Cir. · 1986 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence medium
See, e.g., Hudson v. United States, 766 F.2d 1288, 1291-92 (9th Cir.1985); Armstrong v. United States, 759 F.2d 1378, 1380-82 (9th Cir.1985).
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Daniel R. HUDSON, Plaintiff-Appellant,
v.
UNITED STATES of America, Defendant-Appellee
84-1782.
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Jul 19, 1985.
766 F.2d 1288
Daniel R. Hudson, in pro. per., Carleton D. Powell, Washington, D.C., for defendant-appellee.
Browning, Kennedy, Norris, Per Curiam.
Cited by 47 opinions  |  Published
PER CURIAM.

Daniel Hudson filed a 1982 tax return containing only his name, address, social security number, filing status, and number of exemptions. He responded to all other questions on the return with “Object,” “None,” or “0,” stating that answers to these questions would “have a tendency to incriminate me of any ambiguous and false non tax related crime.” The Commissioner assessed a $500 frivolous return penalty under Section 326(a) of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA), 26 U.S.C. § 6702 (1982). Hudson brought this action for refund. The district court granted summary judgment for the Commissioner. We affirm.

The Commissioner did not err in rejecting appellant’s fifth amendment claim and finding his return frivolous. “To invoke the fifth amendment privilege, the taxpayer must be faced with substantial hazards of self-incrimination that are real and appreciable, and must have reasonable cause to apprehend such danger.” Edwards v. Commissioner, 680 F.2d 1268, 1270 (9th Cir.1982) (per curiam). Appellant offered no specific basis for his claim of privilege. His statement that the information requested could be used “to build a false and malicious case against” him if he had supplied false financial information to a federal agency to obtain benefits, did not constitute a “ ‘positive disclosure’ indicating where the danger lies.” McCoy v. Commissioner, 696 F.2d 1234, 1236 (9th Cir.1983) quoting United States v. Neff, 615 F.2d 1235, 1240 (9th Cir.1980).

The district court did not improperly “dismiss” the case without trial. It correctly granted a properly supported summary judgment motion. The government demonstrated that the section 6702 penalty was properly imposed and appellant was obliged to respond with evidence creating a genuine issue of a relevant fact. Fed.R. Civ.P. 56(c). He failed to do so since he offered no evidence from which it might appear that his reasons for failing to properly fill out his return were other than frivolous.

Appellant’s asserted good faith is irrelevant. Section 6702 does not require the government show the taxpayer’s conduct was “willful.” Compare Garner v. United States, 424 U.S. 648, 663 n. 18, 96 S.Ct. 1178,1187 n. 18, 47 L.Ed.2d 370 (1976) (good faith is a defense to liability under section 7203 which proscribes willful conduct); cf . Edwards, 680 F.2d at 1271 n. 2 (taxpayers not protected from liability for willful neglect by unreasonable “[rjeliance on their misguided constitutional beliefs”).

The Commissioner did not act arbitrarily in assessing a penalty against appellant. Appellant’s return did not “contain information on which the substantial correctness of the self-assessment may be judged.” I.R.C. § 6702(a)(1)(A). Appellant attempted to justify his conduct by “a position which is frivolous,” id. § 6702(a)(2)(A), because “there is no argument on either the law or the facts to support it.” Kahn v. United States, 753 F.2d 1208, 1214 (3d Cir.1985). This court had already rejected the position appellant asserted. Edwards, 680 F.2d at 1270.

The Commissioner did not violate the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(1)(D) (1982), by failing to publish guidelines in the Federal Register as to conduct that violates section 6702. Guidelines were unnecessary to give appellant notice that his actions violated the law. “[T]he assessment of this civil penalty [against him] is only the direct application of the plain terms of the statute supported by unambiguous legislative history.” Kahn, 753 F.2d at 1223 n. 8.

Appellant raises a host of constitutional objections to section 6702, all of which have been rejected by this or other courts. TEFRA’s enactment did not violate the Origination Clause, U.S. Const.Art. I, § 7. Harris v. United States, 758 F.2d 456, 458 (9th Cir.1985). TEFRA does not violate appellant’s first amendment rights. The penalty was not assessed “for express[*1292] ing [his] political, moral or religious beliefs on [his] return ... [but] because [he] filed [a] return containing substantially incorrect self-assessments.” Welch v. United States, 750 F.2d 1101, 1108 (1st Cir.1985). Even if appellant’s conduct were entitled to first amendment protection, it is “sufficiently outweighed by the broad public interest in maintaining a sound and administratively workable tax system.” Kahn, 753 F.2d at 1217. TEFRA does not violate the seventh amendment right to a jury trial because the seventh amendment does not apply to actions against the United States. McCoy, 696 F.2d at 1237. TEFRA does not violate due process by failing to provide a hearing before assessment of a penalty, because the taxpayer is entitled to “eventual full judicial review” and suffers no irreparable injury by the delay. Kahn, 753 F.2d at 1217-22. See also Phillips v. Commissioner, 283 U.S. 589, 595, 51 S.Ct. 608, 611, 75 L.Ed. 1289 (1931). TEFRA is not a bill of attainder, because it penalizes conduct rather than membership in a group. See Communist Party v. Subversive Activities Control Board, 367 U.S. 1, 82-88, 81 S.Ct. 1357, 1402-1406, 6 L.Ed.2d 625 (1961). Finally, TEFRA is not an ex post facto law with respect to 1982 tax returns, because TEFRA became effective in September 1982, and appellant’s 1982 tax return was not filed until 1983.

Appellant cannot challenge on vagueness grounds TEFRA’s imposition of a penalty for filing a “frivolous” return because appellant’s own conduct was clearly proscribed by the statute and his fifth amendment claim had already been rejected by this court. Boday v. United States, 759 F.2d 1472, 1475 (9th Cir.1985).

This court has discretion to impose attorney fees and single or double costs as sanctions when an appeal is frivolous. DeWitt v. Western Pacific Railroad Co., 719 F.2d 1448, 1451 (9th Cir.1983); Edwards, 680 F.2d at 1271. This appeal is frivolous. We award attorney fees and double costs to appellee.

AFFIRMED.