Two of the most significant totalitarian governments that existed following WWI were in Hitler's Germany and Mussolini's Italy, since both of these governments were "fascist" and were 2/3 of the "Axis" powers during World War II.
Answer: The federal government and the majority of states have income taxes, but their rules and rates can vary widely. Federal taxes are progressive, with higher rates of tax on higher levels of income. Some states have a progressive tax system, while others impose a flat tax rate on all income.
