USCIS Civics · Question 71 of 128
Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
Required by law
Also accepted: All people pay to fund the federal government · Required by the (U.S.) Constitution (16th Amendment) · Civic duty
In plain English
It is important to pay federal taxes because it is required by law. The 16th Amendment to the Constitution gives the government this power. All people pay taxes to fund the federal government — taxes pay for defense, roads, and programs. Paying taxes is also a civic duty. Paying federal taxes is important because it is required by law.