Historical Events tagged with "sixteenth amendment"
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Politics & Government
Ratification of the Sixteenth Amendment
February 3rd, 1913 112 years ago
The Sixteenth Amendment was ratified, allowing the Federal government to impose and collect an income tax. This amendment provided the legal foundation for a federal income tax system in the United States. Advocates argued it was necessary for the nation’s financial stability and growth, as revenues from tariffs and other taxes were insufficient to support new government programs. The amendment fundamentally changed the federal government's ability to fund operations and social programs by tapping into individual incomes across the nation.
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