Revenue Act of 1867

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:affects wealth distribution
gptkbp:amended_by Revenue Act of 1868
gptkbp:collection self-assessment
gptkbp:community_impact shift in political power
gptkbp:controversy debate over taxation fairness
gptkbp:developer July 1, 1867
gptkbp:economic_impact funding for government programs
gptkbp:effective_date 1867
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:enforces gptkb:Internal_Revenue_Service
gptkbp:governing_body gptkb:Department_of_the_Treasury
gptkbp:historical_context post-Civil War America
gptkbp:historical_significance established federal taxation authority
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Revenue Act of 1867
gptkbp:impact federal budget
taxation system in the United States
gptkbp:includes_provisions_for certain income levels
tax on inheritances
tax on profits from corporations
tax on property sales
gptkbp:influenced_by economic conditions of the time
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:Senator_John_Sherman
gptkbp:legacy foundation for future tax laws
gptkbp:legal_issue court cases regarding taxation
gptkbp:legislation gptkb:Tariff_Act_of_1866
gptkbp:public_perception mixed responses
gptkbp:purpose to increase federal revenue
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Reconstruction_Era
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:war
gptkbp:repealed_by gptkb:Revenue_Act_of_1870
gptkbp:requires annual tax returns
gptkbp:revenue increased tax revenue
progressive taxation
customs duties
excise taxes
tax on alcohol
tax on tobacco
gptkbp:significance first federal income tax law
gptkbp:targets income tax
gptkbp:type_of reduce national debt
penalties for non-compliance
stimulate economic growth
support agricultural development
promote environmental sustainability
improve national security
promote trade and commerce
enhance public services
support education initiatives
address economic inequality
enhance public health initiatives
encourage technological innovation
facilitate urban development
foster economic stability
promote social welfare programs
support war veterans
fund infrastructure projects
support civil rights initiatives
3% on incomes over $600
encourage investment in industry
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Revenue_Act_of_1866
gptkb:Revenue_Act_of_1865
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