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Supposedly, income taxes were "enforced" by the 16th Amendment, after it was ratified in 1913. The 16th Amendment states:
AMENDMENT XVI
Passed by Congress July 2, 1909. Ratified February 3, 1913.
Note: Article I, section 9, of the Constitution was modified by amendment 16.
The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration.
Does this require Americans to pay income taxes? and to whom do we pay our federal income tax? Not, the government...
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How Many Americans used e-filed to file their federal income taxes electronically this past year?
About 80,000,000
How many Americans did there federal income tax eletroniclythis past year?
In the year 2009 about 95 million online and in 2010 the IRS is expecting about 145 million returns to be filed online.
When did paying federal income tax start?
August 5, 1861. President Lincoln signed the Revenue Act which placed a 3% tax on people earning more than $800.00 per year.
What was the highest percentage income tax in 1918?
The Highest percentage income tax in the year of 1918 was 77%
What are the top paying jobs in government?
The top paying jobs in the government is Astronomer, Attorney and Financial Manager. These are the top three highest paying jobs. They all make over $100,000 a year.
