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On This Day: American Civil War: In order to help pay for the war effort, the United States... (1861)

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On August 5, 1861: American Civil War: In order to help pay for the war effort, the United States government levies the first income tax as part of the Revenue Act of 1861 (3% of all incomes over US$800; rescinded in 1872).

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