what law makes us citizens pay tax's?

Answer 1

1. The United States Constitution, Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1, states “The Congress shall have the Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defense and general Welfare of the United States.”

2. The Sixteenth Amendment to the Constitution,
ratified on February 3, 1913, states,“The Congress shall have the power to lay and collect taxes on
income, from whatever source derived, without
apportionment among the several States, and without
regard to any census or enumeration”.

3. Congress used the power granted by the Constitution
and Sixteenth Amendment and made laws requiring
all individuals to pay tax.

4. Congress has delegated to the IRS the responsibility
of administering and enforcing these laws known as the Internal Revenue Code. Congress enacts the tax laws, IRS enforces them.

5. Courts have historically held there are no Constitutional
or legal grounds for failure to file tax returns and
failure to pay taxes.

6. The term voluntary compliance means that each of us is responsible for filing a tax return when
required and for determining and paying the correct
amount of tax.

7. Failing to file required returns and failing to pay taxes may result in criminal prosecution and/
or civil penalties.

8. While taxpayers have the right to contest their tax liabilities in the courts, taxpayers do not have the right to violate and disobey tax laws.

Answer 2

Actually there are books of codes from the IRS requiring US citizens and residents to pay different kind of taxes. The code itself IS the LAW!! Wayne answers your question. Besides if your claim it's true, don't you think the lawyers would skip the taxes?? I'm sure they know more than you.

Answer 3

Title 26 - Internal Revenue Code (do a google search)

Don't fall in with the tax protester crowd. Most of them end up in jail in the long run and pay hefty penalties and interest.

Answer 4

The constitution allows Congress to levy taxes as they deem appropriate to raise money for the operation of the government.