Revenue Act of 1864

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:Revenue_Act_of_1865
gptkbp:challenges compliance and enforcement issues
gptkbp:collection self-assessment
gptkbp:community_impact influence on political parties
gptkbp:conflict enforcement of tax laws
gptkbp:contribution modern tax system
gptkbp:controversy debate over taxation fairness
gptkbp:economic_impact stimulated economic growth
increased rates in subsequent years
gptkbp:effective_date 1864
July 1, 1864
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:enforces gptkb:Internal_Revenue_Service
gptkbp:government_type income tax
gptkbp:historical_context post-Civil War economy
gptkbp:historical_debate economic policy discussions
public discourse on tax policy
gptkbp:historical_impact shift in federal-state relations
gptkbp:historical_period evolution of U. S. tax policy
gptkbp:historical_significance first federal income tax in the U. S.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Revenue Act of 1864
gptkbp:impact wealth distribution
increased federal revenue
gptkbp:includes_provisions_for certain income levels
established a system of tax collection
gptkbp:influenced_by economic conditions of the Civil War
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:Salmon_P._Chase
gptkbp:legacy foundation for future income tax laws
gptkbp:legislation gptkb:Internal_Revenue_Act
precedent for future laws
gptkbp:mandates individuals and businesses
government revenue strategies
gptkbp:public_perception mixed responses
gptkbp:purpose to increase revenue for the Civil War
gptkbp:reform calls for simplification
gptkbp:related_to Civil War financing
excise tax
gptkbp:repealed_by gptkb:Revenue_Act_of_1870
gptkbp:requires annual income reporting
gptkbp:revenue gptkb:government_agency
progressive taxation
approximately $1 million
military expenditures
ability to pay
development of tax laws over time
discussions on fairness
foundation for tax system
increased government funding
shift towards income tax
tax on profits
gptkbp:scenic_views taxes to expire after the war
gptkbp:social_responsibility appeal process
gptkbp:social_structure complex tax code
gptkbp:type_of required documentation
5% on incomes over $600
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Internal_Revenue_Act_of_1862
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6