The so called progressives did not only support graduated income taxes but demanded it in their platform. So did the Socialist party and the Democratic Party in the United States.
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to pay for programs to help all americans
After the Supreme Court decision in Pollock v. Farmers' Loan and Trust, Progressives sought to create a federal income tax by Constitutional amendment.
Progressives supported a graduated federal income tax because it was seen as a way to address income inequality by imposing higher rates on the wealthy while relieving the tax burden on the lower and middle classes. This approach aimed to redistribute wealth more equitably and fund social programs that would benefit the broader population. Additionally, a graduated income tax aligned with progressive values by promoting fairness and increasing government revenue for public services.
A constitutional amendment.
to pay for programs to help all americans - apex
To pay for programs to help all Americans
to pay for programs to help all americans
A constitution amendment
A constitution amendment
The progressives supported income tax because they hoped the income tax would enable the government to lower tariffs. They also believed the taxs on incomes were faier.
After the Supreme Court decision in Pollock v. Farmers' Loan and Trust, Progressives sought to create a federal income tax by Constitutional amendment.
A constitutional amendment.
A constitutional amendment.
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Simple Answer: So that the federal government could support its operations by levying taxes on its citizens.
In US, when you pay income taxes, you support the federal government.