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.
Worked for a national income tax >apex
One action that progressives took to hellp poor people is work for a national income tax.
Worked for a national income tax
Promote laws against child labor Lobby for a national income tax Support limits on working hours
Worked for a national income tax >apex
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 wealthy would carry the greatest tax burden
Worked for a national income tax >apex
to help the poor, Progressive reformers called for a constitutional amendment to legalize a graduated income tax.
the wealthy would carry the greatest tax burden. :]
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.
Promote laws against child labor Lobby for a national income tax Support limits on working hours
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.