Federal Income Tax: Both Cost and Cause of Big Government

Americans who pay federal income tax are hit with an annual expense of around $15,000 per year on average. In addition to the staggering expense, as many are reminded at this time of year, the federal income tax eats up a great deal of our precious time. From Moonbattery.com sponsor Ammo.com:

Americans collectively spend more than 6 billion hours each year filling out tax forms, keeping records, and learning new tax rules according to the Office of Management and Budget.

What can you do? All that is certain in life is death and taxes.

However, there is nothing certain about federal income tax. Being unconstitutional, this tax did not exist except briefly until just over 100 years ago. The 16th Amendment altered the Constitution to allow it in 1913.

Like most federal initiatives, it started relatively small, then expanded relentlessly, especially during crises.

Since its ratification, the income tax has been a calling card for politicians keen on growing the size of the State. By soaking the rich and redistributing their wealth, politicians can claim to be champions of the common man, all while consolidating their power in D.C.

It isn’t just about the money. The income tax also allows politicians to reward their friends, punish their enemies, and inflict social engineering. This is why it would reduce corruption to replace the current system with a flat tax. But progressives can be counted on to fight that tooth and nail.

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