What branch of the government can tax the people?
the Congress
The legislative branch is made up of the House and Senate, known collectively as the Congress. Among other powers, the legislative branch makes all laws, declares war, regulates interstate and foreign commerce and controls taxing and spending policies.
Who is responsible for federal taxation?
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Annual budget | $11.303 billion (2019) |
| Agency executive | Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner |
| Parent agency | Department of the Treasury |
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Who heads the executive branch of the federal government?
the President of the United States
The power of the Executive Branch is vested in the President of the United States, who also acts as head of state and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces.
Which is branch of government sets the federal tax rates?
Article 1, Section VIII of the Constitution specifically gives Congress the power to levy taxes. Similarly, they also have the power to set the federal budget. The only direct action the president has on the budget is to sign or veto it, which itself is a limited power.
Who is responsible for the spending of the federal government?
He must (per the U.S. Constitution) obey the law just like everyone else, and that includes federal budget law that directs how money is spent by the federal government. Congress writes the law, and all spending bills (also per the Constitution) originate in the U.S. House of Representatives.
How does the executive branch collect the tax?
Once it becomes a law, the president (executive branch) will collect the tax, in accordance with the law. If someone violates the law, they will be taken to court. At first, they will be found guilty, because they did, indeed, violate the law. But then, they can appeal to a higher court if they feel that the tax law is unconstitutional.
What does the executive branch of the government do?
Bills that Congress approves then go to the president to sign into law or reject with a veto. The executive branch is responsible for enforcing the laws Congress makes. It is made up of the president and his or her advisers, as well as multiple departments and agencies.
