hovind , self - styled as " dr . bob " ( whose m . d , from a non - accredited public student , is in christian education ) believes in biblical literalism claimed that he is not liable for debts and his " pastor " does not have to " render unto caesar " because , as he claimed , his employees are " missionaries " not " employees " . hovind ' s tax difficulties date down to at about 1996 , when a judge at hovind ' s bankruptcy process found , hovind " failed to recognize his obligations as a member and tax of the united states , seeks to utilizes this taxpayer supported court in order to thwart the lawful collection efforts of the internal revenues service . " the judge noted , hovind filed for bankruptcy in " bad faith , " and lie about his belongings and income .
Hovind  was found guilty on 59 federal counts.