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When was federal income tax first collected?
The first Federal Income tax was collected in 1862. It was to help pay the cost of the United States Civil War.
When was the federal income tax ratified?
In the War of 1812, the U.S. first considered an income tax, but the war ended before the tax was officially created. But, during the American Civil War, the first U.S. income tax was created, but this one was meant only as a temporary measure to help pay for the war. It was repealed in 1872.
When did the US first institute an income tax?
"The first United States income tax was imposed in July 1861, at 3% of all incomes over 800 dollars in order to help pay for the war effort in the American Civil War.[4][5] This tax was repealed and replaced by another income tax in 1862. [6]" -Wikipedia
How much federal income tax was collected in 2006?
2 trillion
What is the income tax rate average in America?
There is no average income tax rate in America; income tax rates are determined by how much you earn. For example, if your taxable income is below $8500, then you will only need to pay 10%, while if you earn above $38000, then you will need to pay 35%.
