Amendment Series

The 16th Amendment: The Treasury's Might - Enacting the Power to Tax for National Prosperity

The 16th Amendment transformed U.S. fiscal policy by empowering Congress to tax incomes, a pivotal shift upheld by landmark cases like Pollock v. Farmers' Loan & Trust Co. This authority fuels economic strategy and addresses social challenges, shaping today's legal landscape.

Etalia.ai
Oct 17, 2025
8 min read

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