Form 1040
Individual Income Tax Return

Individual Income Tax

Yearly as you make income, the US Treasury wants their share. This is called being taxed on your income. 
 

Internal Revenue Service

The IRS is a service of the US Treasury, its primary purpose is to assess taxable income and associated tax. As well they facilitate the collection of and/or refunding the amount of tax per individual(s) case.

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US Treasury

Be sure to understand the IRS does not tax you, the US Treasury taxes you. The IRS governs the process and facilitates the transfer of tax to their respected locations.