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Question 71

Why is it important to pay federal taxes?

  1. Required by the (U.S.) Constitution (16th Amendment)Correct answer
  2. Required by lawCorrect answer
  3. All people pay to fund the federal governmentCorrect answer
  4. It is an optional donation.

Official answer

  • Required by law
  • All people pay to fund the federal government
  • Required by the (U.S.) Constitution (16th Amendment)
  • Civic duty

Explanation

Federal taxes are required by law and finance national programs, services, and operations. The 16th Amendment authorizes Congress to collect a federal income tax without apportioning it among the states.

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