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sixteenth amendment
sixteenth amendment
A means for congress to levy personal income.
The 16th amendment made a federal income tax legal. This tax soon became a major source of revenue for the federal government. By giving tax breaks to businesses and individuals for certain actions, the federal government can regulate to some degree ,at least, many facets of American life and economic activities.
The Sixteenth Amendment
By the early 1900s, political support had broadened to include progressive Republicans. The Sixteenth Amendment, which legalized an income tax, was submitted to the states in 1909 and ratified in 1913.
The Sixteenth Amendment to the US Consitution allows for the Federal Government to apply income taxes unequally across the various states in a method different than simply based on population (i.e. based on income).
Income tax
The 16th Amendment established the means for expanded federal action by granting Congress the power to levy an income tax. This amendment significantly increased the federal government's ability to raise revenue and fund expanded programs and initiatives.
Sixteenth.. (A+, Civics)
The 16th Amendment to the U.S Constitution allows the government to collect the Income Tax.Prior to this amendment, the federal government made an attempt to to create an Income Tax, and the tax was brought to court.The United States Supreme Court ruled that an "Income Tax" was unconstitutional.In response, the Income Tax Amendment was added to the U.S Constitution, making the tax legal.
The Sixteenth Amendment, ratified in 1913.