1913 (i had the same question.)
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The congress should have the power to lay taxes, imposts and excises etc.
Congress can levy income taxes.
The 16th Amendment to the U. S. Constitution cleared the way for Income Taxes.
The 16th Amendment of the Constitution says that Congress can collect taxes from citizens without having to share it with the different states. This is the law that allows the Internal Revenue Service to collect income taxes every year in addition to any state or local tazes that people pay.
No. He held pat. He said taxes could not be cut until the outgo and the income balanced. He held office with a republican congress.