Question 71: Why is it important to pay federal taxes?

Official answers (any one counts)

USCIS accepts any of these answers. If the question asks for more than one, give as many as it asks.

• Required by law
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• All people pay to fund the federal government
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• Required by the (U.S.) Constitution (16th Amendment)
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• Civic duty
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Grandpa explains

The law and the Constitution (16th Amendment) require it, kiddo. It's how we all fund the federal government.

Careful: these are NOT the answer

These are the common mix-ups. The app uses them as traps so you practice.

• To get a bigger refund
• To become a citizen faster
• To get a driver's license

Video lesson on this topic: Rights and Duties

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