The collection of taxes from various sources is what funds the operation of the government.
Vote, pay taxes, honor and sustain the laws of the land, etc.
You could say that US citizens pay taxes to support the government. You might also say that US citizens pay taxes because they wish to receive the various services which the government performs for them. Or, you could say that US citizens pay taxes to avoid being arrested for tax evasion. There are lots of ways of looking at it.
US citizens have the responsibility to serve on a jury, they are required to pay taxes on all income that they earn no matter what source the income is from, and the US government requires citizens to carry a US passport when traveling out of the country.
Native Americans
All puerto ricans are us citizen since 1917 and if they live in the states they have to to pay federal taxes.
According to Google, as of 2007 there are 138 million US citizens that pay taxes. Considering that the census bureau projects that there are approximately now 305,714,761 people in the US I don't think that's really accurate. That would make less than half the population in the US paying taxes.
Americans pay taxes to support the educational system.
Yes. All US citizens, including the President, pay taxes exactly the same way.
Actually, Stated in the constitution the US citizens have no duties that are required of them. The responsibilitesof a US citizen are having to pay higher taxes based on higher income.
They did not want to pay higher taxes to support immigrants
Three of the duties required of U.S. citizens are: obey all federal, local, and state laws; pay income and other taxes honestly; serve on a jury when called to do so.
Being a freelancer means you are self-employed and if your earnings are greater than $400, you need to pay your taxes with the IRS. For those who are not US citizens or residents, you may inquire with your local tax authority.