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The federal government collects taxes to finance various public services. Along with a host of other smaller public services, there are 3 major public services funded by our tax dollars:
1) Social Security - retirement benefits for retired workers.
2) Medicare and Medicaid - health insurance for the elderly and the disabled.
3) Defense and international security
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What do American income taxes pay for?
American income taxes pay for government services and protection, defense/military spending, roads, schools, and law enforcement.
When were federal taxes started?
Federal income taxes started in 1861 but this lapsed after the American Civil War. In 1913, federal taxes came back and have been in place since then.
What are the source of government revenue?
In the United States, it's Personal Income Tax.
The new government's chief source of income was to be?
The Constitution only allows for the Federal governments income to be from duties and imposts. The government also relies on income taxes, sales taxes and corporate taxes.
The first tax imposed on American citizens was by order of the what?
The first tax imposed on American citizens was by order of the British Parliament. These taxes were imposed to help the economy of Great Britain following the financial devastation that was left after the French and Indian War.
What type of income taxes were paid by US citizens in early 1800's?
income taxes didn't exist back then.
Where does the government get its income to provide public services to its citizens?
The government gets its income to provide public services to its citizens from taxes.
Why do poll taxes hurt low income citizens?
Low income citizens cannot afford to pay the poll taxes. If they don't pay poll taxes, they can't vote. Incidentally, poll taxes have been outlawed in the United States.
Which action is a legal as well as an ethical obligation of American citizens?
serving in the military if drafted -Apex paying income taxes -Apex serving on a jury -Apex
Are Illinois citizens required to pay income taxes?
Yes, Illinois has a state income tax.
The different type of taxes citizens pay?
There is Income taxes, sales taxes, property taxes and school taxes but probably much more than that.
How does the U.S. government get most of its money?
Through taxation. We pay taxes on income, things we buy and a certain amount included in the price of gasoline is also a tax.
What do American income taxes pay for?
American income taxes pay for government services and protection, defense/military spending, roads, schools, and law enforcement.
Does a 70-year-old pay taxes on income earned?
no they are considered to be an senior citizens
Who collects state income taxes?
The state itself will collect income taxes from its citizens if it is a state that collects state income taxes. 43 of the 50 states collect state income taxes.
Are Amish and Mennonites American Citizen's and do they vote and pay taxes?
Yes, they are American citizens. Yes, they vote. Yes, they pay taxes.
What taxes do you pay on deferred income?
Deferred compensation income that is contributed to your retirement plan is subject to the social security and medicare taxes in the year that the amounts are contributed to your retirement plan. When you reach the retirement age and start receiving distributions from the retirement plan the taxable amount of the distributions will be added to all of your other gross income on your 1040 federal income tax return and be subject to the income tax at your marginal tax rates.
