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Prior to WW II, income tax was only paid by about 15% of people. It was initially sold as a tax on the wealthy. In WW II, it was expanded to include everyone,
by tomohawk 8y ago
Prior to WW II, income tax was only paid by about 15% of people. It was initially sold as a tax on the wealthy. In WW II, it was expanded to include everyone, even though it really only makes sense to tax about 15% of the people.