Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
Accepted answers
- Required by law
- All people pay to fund the federal government
- Required by the (U.S.) Constitution (16th Amendment)
- Civic duty
Explanation
Paying federal taxes is required by law and by the Constitution (16th Amendment). Everyone pays to fund the federal government — it is a civic duty.
Source: USCIS 2025 Civics Test — 128 Questions and Answers (PDF).
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