Does anyone know where in the constitution does it actually say that we have to pay income taxes?
2007-02-15 10:48:04 · 8 answers · asked by mishawn712 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Income taxation is part of the government set-up to enforce contributions from its citizens in order to defray governmental expenses. This is not specifically provided for in the Constitution but could be surmised from the provisions in Legislature to make laws for taxation and other income in generating activities like the granting of licences and business permits.
2007-02-15 10:53:53 · answer #1 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It didn't until the 16th Amendment came along in 1913. Federal income taxes are a relatively recent thing.
2007-02-15 18:55:16 · answer #2 · answered by Venin_Noir 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The original constitution didn't allow it, but Theee 16th amendment make it constitutional.As far as the 16th amendment being in line with the Declaration of Independence , it is not.The declaration of Independence was want the war for Independence was fought for.It preceded the constitution.The constitution was modeled after that document.
2007-02-15 19:16:11 · answer #3 · answered by shawnn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Sixteenth Amendment:
"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."
2007-02-15 18:59:21 · answer #4 · answered by BDZot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think it was after the Civil war but not sure. In any event we are taxed but out interests are not represented. They use us for votes, pass laws for us to obey but exclude themselves and totally disregards what we care about unless, of course, it will get them votes. Most of them are more concerned about popularity polls than having any reals convictions about representing the people who put them in office.
As long as the parties are so polarized half of the population will not be represented.
2007-02-15 18:55:00 · answer #5 · answered by Heidi 4 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't say it anywhere. Watch America: Freedom to Fascism to get every answer about the Federal Reserve you ever wanted to know. I watched it and man was I pissed off.
2007-02-15 18:55:14 · answer #6 · answered by Ted S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its doesn't only corporate actvities and unearned profit are to be taxed. The constitution is a scam.
2007-02-15 18:55:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is the 16th Amendment.
2007-02-15 19:11:32 · answer #8 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋