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The collection of taxes from various sources is what funds the operation of the government.

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Q: Why are US citizens required to pay taxes?
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What duties are required do US Citizens have?

Vote, pay taxes, honor and sustain the laws of the land, etc.


Do U.S citizens pay taxes to support the government?

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.


Three legal responsibilities you have as us citizens?

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.


Which US citizens don't pay taxes?

Native Americans


Do puerto ricans who work in US but are not citizens pay taxes in US?

All puerto ricans are us citizen since 1917 and if they live in the states they have to to pay federal taxes.


How many citizens pay taxes in the US?

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.


Is education free for all US citizens?

Americans pay taxes to support the educational system.


Do congress have to paid federal taxes?

Yes. All US citizens, including the President, pay taxes exactly the same way.


What duties are required of US citizens by law?

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.


Why do citizens born in the US want to restrict immigration?

They did not want to pay higher taxes to support immigrants


What kinds of laws do the US people have to follow?

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.


Do you have to pay taxes as a freelancer?

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.