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Why is it important to pay federal taxes?

Answer. Any of these is accepted.
Required by law
  • Also accepted
  • All people pay to fund the federal government
  • Required by the Constitution (16th Amendment)
  • Civic duty

Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 2025 civics test. Last reviewed September 5, 2026.

This is question 71 of 128 on the 2025 USCIS civics test, in the section Rights and responsibilities.

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