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Through excise taxes (taxes on businesses), import/export taxes, transaction taxes (taxes on property transfers), sales taxes, property taxes, etc. etc. The government has taxed pretty much everything throughout its time. Heck, they even tax your property when you die (estate taxes).

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The following site will answer your question. It has the entire history of the US tax system. http://www.treasury.gov/education/fact-sheets/taxes/ustax.shtml

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What is mean by income tax?

It is what the federal or state government charges you on your income. (the money you earn) It is a percentage of your income. It mean the tax youse has to pay on youse income.


Why does the state government receive all of their money from the federal government?

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No longer on Social Security but owe can your income tax be garnished?

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