3 feb 1913 anni - 16th Amendment Ratified

Descrizione:

The 16th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified on February 3, 1913, granting Congress the authority to impose a federal income tax without apportioning it among the states or basing it on the U.S. Census. This amendment marked a significant shift in American fiscal policy, allowing the federal government to directly collect revenue from the incomes of individuals and corporations, which significantly increased its capacity to fund programs and services.