The History of Payroll Tax [Infographic]
The history of the payroll tax dates back to the Revenue Act of 1861. Payroll taxes continue to evolve today.
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Did you know the IRS was once called the Bureau of Internal Revenue? Payroll taxes have changed throughout the years to become what we know them as today. Our History of Payroll Taxes infographic goes all the way back to the 1700's.

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