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The same reason as the federal government and county governments collect taxes, to pay for the operation of the government. To pay for services of the government like police protection, fire departments, etc. The problem is that government is a never ending bureaucracy that seems to feed on itself.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 7y agoStates need taxes to repair roads, give money to schools, provide services to people, support state offices and police, courts, and many other things.
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∙ 7y agoStates collect the money to build state roads and bridges. They pay state workers including teachers and police. They pay for state parks and state libraries.
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∙ 12y agoi dont know why are you asking me
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Does the state you live in collect income tax?
Yes the state that I live in does have a personal state income tax and does collect the states personal income taxes from the taxpayers.
Do only some states collect income tax?
A more accurate statement would be that only a few states (7) don't collect income taxes. Most of the states that don't have an income tax have much higher property taxes, sales taxes, and other taxes to make up the difference.
How do different states assess the amount of state income taxes they collect?
Some tax income at a flat percentage rate, a proportional tax. Some charge a percentage of a person's federal income tax. Others have a progressive tax like the federal income tax. A few states only tax interests and dividends from investments, not wages and salary. Seven states choose to impose no income tax. These states are Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming.
Which amendment to the Constitution provided the ability for the federal government to collect an income tax from all workers?
The 16th Amendment to the U.S Constitution allows the government to collect the Income Tax.Prior to this amendment, the federal government made an attempt to to create an Income Tax, and the tax was brought to court.The United States Supreme Court ruled that an "Income Tax" was unconstitutional.In response, the Income Tax Amendment was added to the U.S Constitution, making the tax legal.
Who has the power to collect an income tax?
Congress of the United States, By virtue of the 16th Amendment to the U.S Constitution has the right to lay and levy (impose) a tax on income earned by whatever source deemed by the IRC. (Internal Revenue Tax Codes)
What states have no income or sales tax?
well Florida has no income tax
What type of taxes does the federal government collect?
income tax..
Do state and city government collect individual income tax?
Almost all states collect income taxes. Some major cities do as well. In New York state, for example, the cities of New York and Yonkers impose a separate municipal income tax, which is calculated on the same form and submitted to the state for distribution to the cities.
Does the state of Pennsylvania collect income tax on Social Security benefits?
No, Pennsylvania is not one of the fourteen states that taxes Social Security benefits.
Who can tax income without apportionment among states?
Congress can tax income without apportionment among states
Can congress collect taxes on an income as long as the taxes are the same for everyone in all states?
Yes, Congress sets tax levels on the federal level affecting all states.
Amendment 16 give congress the right to?
collect income tax.
