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The first income tax wasn't from a state, but from the government and it applied to all the states. The first United State's income tax was imposed in July 1861 and it was 3% of all incomes over 600 dollars. This was first started during the War of 1812.

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Taxes have been as certain as death since Pangaea was first formed...

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Q: Which state was first to institute an income tax?
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When filing for the federal income tax return do you have to attach schedule a for the state income tax return?

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