Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-11-30 10:09:37 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 4A6FA1067F9A00F0D2E0C44310F7DBCAA7CCADA8E34EA145FAA179A48D31EB1D
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