2025 civics test · Question 71
Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
Rights and Responsibilities
Accepted USCIS answers
- Required by law
- All people pay to fund the federal government
- Required by the (U.S.) Constitution (16th Amendment)
- Civic duty
In simple words
Federal taxes pay for national government services. Paying them is also a legal duty.
Source: USCIS 2025 question list. Question list checked September 29, 2026.