Taxation History of The United States - Income Tax

Income Tax

See also: Income tax in the United States

The history of income taxation in the United States began in the 19th century with the imposition of income taxes to fund war efforts. However, the constitutionality of income taxation was widely held in doubt until 1913 with the ratification of the 16th Amendment.

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