Category: history

  • United States: a brief capital gains tax history

    Introduction: Capital gains taxes, a subject of much debate and often misunderstood, have a long and complex history in the United States. Far from being a static concept, the way we tax profits from investments has changed dramatically over the decades, reflecting evolving economic theories and political priorities. Let’s take a look… Early Days and…

  • United States: a brief income tax history

    Introduction: Taxes have been a part of the American experience since the country’s inception. From the colonial era to the present day, taxation has played a significant role in shaping the nation’s fiscal policy and economic growth. In this blog post, we’ll take a brief look at the major milestones in the tax history of…