2025 civics test · Question 71 of 128 · Rights and Responsibilities
Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
Official answers
- Required by law
- All people pay to fund the federal government
- Required by the (U.S.) Constitution (16th Amendment)
- Civic duty
Why
Federal taxes are required by law, and the 16th Amendment lets Congress collect income tax. The money pays for the federal government, so paying is also a civic duty. Memory tip: federal income tax forms are due by April 15 each year.