Send a comment on this item to LII: Send a comment on this item to LII staff, who on weekdays will usually reply within 24 hours. History of the US Income Tax "If, in the midst of sorting receipts and studying the latest changes in the US income tax laws, you suddenly wonder 'What is the origin of this annual ritual in the weeks leading up to April 15th?'" visit this site. Features links to information from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and other resources, images from Library of Congress collections, and reading suggestions. From Ellen Terrell of the Library of Congress. http://www.loc.gov/rr/business/hottopic/irs_history.html Asterisk * indicates required field. Your Name Your Email Address * We will not sell or provide your email address to anyone else. Comment * Enter the verification code as it is shown in the box below. This helps prevent automated submissions. *