Our Government Explained (in 3 Minutes or Less): Why Do We Pay Taxes?

In the first video of season two of the Partnership’s “Our Government Explained” series, IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel joins us to talk about why we need to pay taxes and where the money goes. Watch now to learn about the on-again, off-again early days of taxation and the many benefits and services our taxes pay for today.

Throughout this season, we’ll be delving into the work that different federal agencies do. Stay tuned!