The 16th amendment was passed in 1913 to establish Congress right to impose a federal income tax.
Congress can levy income taxes.
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.
Amendment 16
The 16th amendment gave congress the power to levy income taxes, and impose a direct tax.
Power of the Federal Government
16th amendment
Congress can levy income taxes.
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.
Amendment 16
Sixteenth Amendment (Amendment XVI)
A means for congress to levy personal income.
the 16th amendment gave congress the power to levy an income tax.
the 16th amendent
The 16th amendment gave congress the power to levy income taxes, and impose a direct tax.
Give Congress the constitutional authority to levy income taxes.
The amendment that gave Congress authority to enact an income tax was ratified on February 3, 1913. This amendment, known as the 16th Amendment, allows Congress to levy and collect taxes on income without apportionment among the states.
The Sixteenth Amendment to the Constitution allows Congress to levy an income tax against individuals.