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The Purpose and History of Federal Income Taxes
Abstract: The individual income tax dates to the 1860s and now represents 48 percent of tax revenue. Discover its bumpy history and learn what 'public goods' are.
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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Publication Date: 2018-03-20