Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
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Correct answer to question 71: Required by law
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- Required by law
- All people pay to fund the federal government
- Required by the (U.S.) Constitution (16th Amendment)
- Civic duty
Why
Taxes are required by law and pay for what the federal government does: defense, roads, benefits and everything else in the budget.
Updated: November 2026
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