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Does the federal government have the right to tax us citizens?
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∙ 11y ago
Whether it has the "Right" is open to discussion.
I just know if I don't file and pay I will be sent to jail, or worse, they can and will take my property.
It has the power to levy taxes as given in the US Constitution, but they are limited powers. This is clearly stated and are generally called "enumerated powers". Many US citizens hold today that the Federal Government through the "general welfare" clause interpretation by past Supreme Court rulings have allowed the Federal Government to tax for anything they want like healthcare for example. It is clear through the readings of the Federalist Papers that they intended limited powers with limited taxing authority. The founding fathers intended most taxing to be a States Right issue as given in the 10th amendment.
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