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Tax Day in the United States
Tax Day is the deadline for individuals to file their federal income tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It usually falls on April 15 of each year, but if that day is a weekend or a holiday, it may be moved to the next business day.
History: The origin of Tax Day dates back to 1913 when the 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, allowing Congress to impose a federal income tax. Initially, March 1 was designated as Tax Day. This date changed to March 15 in 1918, and then again in 1955, Tax Day was moved to April 15 where it generally remains.
Traditions: There are no specific "traditions" associated with Tax Day as it is largely a day for meeting legal obligations. However, some common practices have emerged over time:
Activities: On Tax Day, taxpayers are primarily concerned with submitting their tax returns before the deadline. Activities include: