The 16th Amendment changed how taxes are collected by the government. What is the source of taxes collected under this amendment

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The 16th Amendment changed how taxes are collected by the government. What is the source of taxes collected under this amendment

? A. The taxes are collected by the government when a person buys property. B. The taxes are collected by the government based on a person’s income. C. The taxes are collected by the government when a person moves to a different state. D. The taxes are collected by the government when a person imports something bought from another country.

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almond37 [142] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-14T12:16:52+03:00

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B. <span> The taxes are collected by the government based on the person's income.</span>

mart [117] · Answer 2 · 2022-06-14T14:08:40+03:00

Answer: the correct answer is B. The taxes are collected by the government based on a person's income.

Explanation:

The 16th amendment is an amendment that allows the United States government to collect an income tax from all Americans. Other taxes like property taxes are considered "direct taxes" and states are entitled to collect them.