In 1895, in Pollock v. Farmer's Loan and Trust Co., the U.S. Supreme Court declared that a federal income tax (imposed on property owned by individuals) was unconstitutional because it violated this "rule of apportionment." Although, a direct income tax had previously been imposed during the Civil - Upgoat

In 1895, in Pollock v. Farmer's Loan and Trust Co., the U.S. Supreme Court declared that a federal income tax (imposed on property owned by individuals) was unconstitutional because it violated this "rule of apportionment." Although, a direct income tax had previously been imposed during the Civil
submitted by anon to AnonTalk 4 monthsDec 29, 2024 17:20:05 ago (+2/-0) (AnonTalk)

War, the Court's ruling in Pollock spurred Congress to pass and send to the States Amendment XVI. This provision gives Congress the power to impose a uniform, direct income tax without being subject to the apportionment rule.

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Love240 0 points 4 months ago

Once you know how arrests and the court system work (or rather don't), that's also much less intimidating.

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