The Unauthorized History of Taxes

From the Boston Tea Party to the Whiskey Rebellion, 18th century America was home to a series of tax revolts, as citizens fought to protect their constitutional rights to 'life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.'

The Income Tax of 1913 fundamentally changed the relationship between taxpayers and the government. Through Prohibition, the Depression and two World Wars, Americans were called upon to finance an ever-growing federal government.

The 1960s and 1980s are two decades associated with economic good times, and both featured presidents who believed in cutting taxes. Ronald Reagan's 'Supply Side Revolution' is rooted in policies advocated by John F. Kennedy.