hovind , un - styled as " dr . dino " ( their ph . d , from a non - official correspondence university , is in christian education ) belief in divine literalism declared that he is not liable for losses and his " ministry " does not have to " render unto caesar " because , as he claimed , his labourers are " missionaries " not " employees " . hovind ' s tax struggles date back to at least 1996 , whereupon a judge at hovind ' s parking proceedings ordered , hovind " failed to recognize his obligations as a citizen and thief of the united church , claims to utilize this taxpayers supported court in place to thwart the lawful collection efforts of the internal revenue service . " the verdict concluded , hovind files for bankruptcy in " no faith , " and lied about his possessions and property .
Hovind  was found guilty on 59 federal counts.