American Revenue Act

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:affects foundation for future tax legislation
gptkbp:amended_by Revenue Act of 1916
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Woodrow_Wilson's_New_Freedom_agenda
gptkbp:controversy debate over income tax rates
gptkbp:date_enacted 1913
gptkbp:development January 1, 1914
gptkbp:economic_impact increased government funding for public services
gptkbp:economic_policy influenced public policy on taxation
shift towards progressive taxation
gptkbp:effective_date October 3, 1913
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:United_States_Congress
gptkbp:governing_body gptkb:Internal_Revenue_Service
passed through both houses of Congress
gptkbp:government_spending enabled increased government spending
gptkbp:historical_analysis analyzed in the context of U. S. history
gptkbp:historical_context emerged during a time of economic change
post-Progressive Era America
gptkbp:historical_significance first federal income tax law in the U. S.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label American Revenue Act
gptkbp:impact established the modern income tax system in the U. S.
gptkbp:includes_provisions_for certain income sources
gptkbp:influenced_by Progressive Era reforms
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:President_Woodrow_Wilson
gptkbp:is_debated_in debate over the role of government in the economy
gptkbp:is_targeted_at wealthy individuals
gptkbp:legacy set precedent for income taxation in the U. S.
gptkbp:legislation gptkb:Tariff_Act_of_1913
gptkbp:political_impact shaped future political platforms
gptkbp:political_position expanded the role of government in the economy
gptkbp:presidential_signature signed into law by Woodrow Wilson
gptkbp:public_awareness increased awareness of taxation issues
gptkbp:public_reaction mixed reactions from the public
gptkbp:purpose to reduce tariffs and implement a federal income tax
gptkbp:reform part of broader political reforms in the U. S.
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Sixteenth_Amendment
gptkbp:repealed_by gptkb:Tax_Reform_Act_of_1986
gptkbp:revenue increased federal revenue
corporate income tax
individual income tax
funded various government programs
provided funds for World War I efforts
gptkbp:scholarly_analysis subject of numerous academic studies
gptkbp:significance marked a shift in U. S. tax policy
gptkbp:successor Revenue Act of 1916
gptkbp:tax_bracket progressive tax system
gptkbp:tax_collection_method withholding tax system
gptkbp:taxation_debate ongoing debate about tax fairness
sparked debates on tax reform
gptkbp:taxation_effect influenced economic behavior of citizens
gptkbp:taxation_framework established a framework for future tax laws
gptkbp:taxation_impact affected middle and lower classes
had lasting impacts on American society.
gptkbp:taxation_policy set the stage for modern taxation policies
gptkbp:taxation_principle equity in taxation
gptkbp:taxation_structure created a tiered taxation structure
gptkbp:trade_goods based on ability to pay principle
reflected Keynesian economic principles
gptkbp:type_of 6% on income over $500,000
influenced future tax reforms
1% on income over $3,000
established a federal income taxation system
required taxpayers to file returns
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:George_Grenville
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5