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The Constitution of the US allows the government to tax individuals to provide for the common needs of the people. Many other countries have similar laws and tax structures.

One of the most 'equitable' means of doing so is to base the tax on the income of the individuals, rather than having a flat tax for each person. This supposedly puts a bigger burden on the rich then the poor. By requiring each business to submit the tax from each pay check, the government gets a more even spread of money throughout the year, and prevents people from spending it before the government gets their share.

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