why was amendment 16 created
There was an income tax before the 16th amendment, and it was in effect during the Civil War. Anyone making more than $800 would be charged a tax of 3% and then eventually 3-5% on income over $600. This was actually a lot of money during the Civil War. This income tax ended in 1866.he 16th amendment is an important amendment that allows the federal (United States) government to levy (collect) an income tax from all Americans.