The Importance Of Taxes In The United States

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When it comes April 15, do you hear adults of all ages groan about “tax day”? Why do the citizens of the United States have to pay taxes ? Taxes have been a part of the United States since the Mesopotamian times also known as the Ice Age. There are many different points of view about paying taxes some are negative and some are positive. Many people think paying taxes are unbearable, outrageous, and torturous while others think taxes are delightful, brilliant, and personal protection. People love taxes because they pay for new roads and fixing roads. Fixing roads are important because there can be a hole in the road and someone could drive on it and pop their tire. Also, people pay taxes for infrastructure because there are many workers

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