Where in the Constitution is the power to tax given and which branch of Government has this power?

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Where in the Constitution is the power to tax given and which branch of Government has this power?

2007-01-27 15:01:28 · 3 answers · asked by Kay 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government

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The House of Representatives are the only ones that can initiate new taxes since they represent the people.

2007-01-27 15:10:51 · answer #1 · answered by cookie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Article 1, Section 8, referring to the Congress.

2007-01-27 15:08:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Only Congress can levy taxes. I don't know where specifically it says this as I don't have it handy, but I'd suggest checking...

Oh, alright, I'll look it up for you. Article I, Section 8

2007-01-27 15:09:11 · answer #3 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋