The 16th Amendment: How the U.S. Federal Income Tax Became D.C.'s Favorite Political Weapon

Could you imagine a time in the U.S. when roads were being paved, there was zero national debt, and the federal government was completely operational – all without income taxes? This may sound like a Libertarian fantasy, but it’s actually an image of the America of yesteryear.

108 years ago tomorrow the 16th amendment was enacted, levying a federal income tax on all U.S. citizens. Read our article on the history of the income tax and the 9 states where you can live to avoid state income taxes at Ammo.com.