Passed by Congress July 2, 1909. Ratified February 3, 1913. Note: Article I, section 9, of the Constitution was modified by amendment 16. The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on ...

Direct taxes were cumbersome. Hence, the 16th Amendment was proposed and was ratified early into the 20th Century. Income ...

Finance minister’s remark on 16th amendment a contempt of court: BNP BNP slams Finance Minister AMA Muhith for his remark that the 16th amendment of constitution will be passed in the parliament ...