Analysis of the Federal Income Tax Law and Its Impact on Wage Earners: A Letter to Hon. George B. Schwabe, 1945-01-01 - 1946-12-31

Item — Box: 7, Folder: 11

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_7_11_0011

Scope and Contents

The document discusses the federal income tax system, particularly focusing on the withholding feature implemented by Congress. The author criticizes the lack of limits on administrative agencies in creating rules and regulations, leading to unfair taxation for wage earners. The author also questions the constitutionality of the withholding feature, arguing that it shows a lack of trust in the integrity of workers. Additionally, the author points out that the withholding system resulted in the government collecting more taxes than necessary from workers and having to refund the excess amounts.

Dates

Creation: 1945-01-01 - 1946-12-31

Creator

From the Collection: Schwabe, George Blaine, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1951-1952); 8th Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (1921-1923); Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from Nowata County (1919-1923), 1886-1952 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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