Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-10-21 22:10:46 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: DECAD6C15A5CD5367207C5958346DEBF7A95D0FDF7BFD10282DC88D56903C2A2
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Original Note:
While the original income taxes were started under Lincoln they were repealed in 1872. They were not re-started again until 1894 which was the installment of the permanent income taxes paid, Lincolns were a temporary war time tax. (Note the same source as above) https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/historical-highlights-of-the-irs
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