Before the IRS

Long before the Internal Revenue Service and income tax became standard in America, the nation was funded primarily through tariffs. Before the IRS explores this forgotten economic history, revealing how tariffs once fueled American prosperity, supported a growing government, and shaped the country’s economic policies. Through detailed analysis and historical insights, Nicholas Hunter examines how the shift to income taxation changed the financial landscape and the role of government in everyday life.

This thought-provoking book sheds light on the debates surrounding taxation, government funding, and economic independence, offering a fresh perspective on America's fiscal past and future.