The federal government collects a variety of taxes, primarily including individual income tax, corporate income tax, payroll taxes (such as Social Security and Medicare), and excise taxes. Additionally, it collects estate and gift taxes, as well as tariffs on imports. Overall, there are several distinct categories of taxes, but the exact number can vary depending on how they are categorized and defined.
Yes
income tax..
By taxing their income.
The federal government had no ability to tax when it was operating under the Articles of Confederation. The US Constitution provided the federal government authority to collect taxes; the Sixteenth Amendment, ratified in 1913, added the ability to levy taxes on income.
They both already do.
No, the IRS does not collect state taxes. State taxes are collected by individual state governments, while the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) collects federal taxes on behalf of the federal government.
The Social Security Tax is set by the federal government.
Obviously not enough to balance the budget.
16th amendment
Any government body can levy taxes. The federal government, as well as state and local governments have the power to levy and collect taxes to support government programs.
Federal and state governments collect various types of taxes, including income taxes, sales taxes, and property taxes. The federal government primarily relies on income taxes, which are levied on individual and corporate earnings, while states often impose both income and sales taxes on transactions. Additionally, states may collect property taxes based on real estate value, and both levels of government may impose excise taxes on specific goods. Other taxes, like payroll taxes for Social Security and Medicare, are also significant revenue sources for the federal government.
from what I'm learning it can collect taxes includes the highest branches of gov.