Official USCIS civics question 71 of 128
Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
Official answers (English)
- Required by law
- All people pay to fund the federal government
- Required by the (U.S.) Constitution (16th Amendment)
- Civic duty
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Explanation
English
Paying federal taxes is required by law (the 16th Amendment) and funds the federal government.
Türkçe
Federal vergi ödemek yasa gereğidir (16. değişiklik) ve federal hükümeti finanse eder.
Español
Pagar impuestos federales es obligatorio por ley (Enmienda 16) y financia al gobierno federal.
Memory hint
💡 EN: Taxes are required by law and fund the government.
💡 TR: Vergiler yasa gereğidir ve hükümeti finanse eder.
💡 ES: Los impuestos son obligatorios y financian al gobierno.
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