On this day in the Civil War, for the fist time in U.S. history, Congress passes a national income tax bill.
The 3% income tax is applicable to incomes exceeding $800 per year.
August 2, 1861
Posted: August 2, 2016 in On this Day in the Civil WarTags: american civil war, american history, capitol, confederate, income tax, On this Day in the Civil War, the american civil war, the civil war, union
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