Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-12-01 14:06:28 UTC - NOT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 019774B644A1113A2FAD2910EC86604CB157B5A7633DDDCC5B414ADF86A690F4
Participant Details
Original Note:
The meme is misleading because it implies that taxes were not collected. But Americans DID paid taxes before 1913, mostly excise taxes on specific goods or services; The income tax was established in 1913 to shift the tax burden to higher earners. https://www.investopedia.com/articles/tax/10/history-taxes.asp
All Note Details