Income tax amendment ratified

Income tax amendment ratified

February 25, 2010 05:00:00 am

On February 25, 1913, the 16th Amendment to the US Constitution was ratified, creating the Income Tax.

Read more from FindLaw on the history and purpose of the 16th Amendment.

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