Why is it important to pay federal taxes?

Correct answer

Required by law

Also accepted: Required by law · All people pay to fund the federal government · Required by the (U.S.) Constitution (16th Amendment) · Civic duty

Why

Paying federal taxes is required by law and funds the federal government; the 16th Amendment (1913) allows Congress to tax income. The N-400 also asks whether you have ever failed to file or pay taxes.

Answer choices

AOnly business owners must pay them
BRequired by law
CTo get a green card
DTo be allowed to vote