The American legislature writes the laws but, the president can veto the law if it is unreasonable. If the veto doesnt pass the president has a presidential power wich he only receive once in a term wich in term can overrule all the other branches.
Congress makes the tax laws and the POTUS can either sign it or Veto it.
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The legislative branch of government makes the federal laws and state laws.
Yes you do. For example federal tax laws.
Huh? The "group" that makes federal laws, is the U.S. Congress.
According to the H&R Block web site the Federal Gov. has no inheritance tax.
Federal tax laws must be submitted in the House of Representatives. Requirements for state and local tax laws depend on the state constitution and the state laws.
- Congress - Senate - House of Reprensentative - U.S. or national legislature
The Federal and state governments both have the power to tax because they each have separate expenses in a budget. State governments tax to help pay for state programs. Federal governments tax to help pay for Federal programs.
You can find information on federal tax laws at http://www.irs.gov/taxpros/article/0,,id=98137,00.html. This is the IRS's website and has all the rules regarding taxes.
Your tax adviser is best prepared to give you the answer you want, depending on your local tax laws, state tax laws, federal tax laws, and the use of the unit(s).
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The Federal income tax is a progressive tax because the more a person makes in revenue, the more tax they will have to pay. The tax level or percentage is higher for those with a higher income, too.
The Canadian Parliment makes the laws in Canada. the federal government also do it too.