Does Congressmen Pay Taxes?

Members of Congress pay income taxes just like every other American. The U.S. tax code states that everyone who receives revenue must pay an income tax, including Representatives and Senators. That covers income derived from private business, government salaries, military pay, and even unemployment checks.

Do politicians pay taxes?

Section 10(17) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (Act) provides exemption to Members of Parliament and State legislators in respect of their daily allowances in entirety. ... Hence, salary and allowances received by them cannot be taxed under the head 'salary', but are taxable under the head 'income from other sources'.

For what reasons can Congress pay taxes?

Article I, Section 8 gives Congress the power to "lay and collect taxes, duties, imports, and excises." The Constitution allows Congress to tax in order to "provide for the common defense and general welfare." The Court has flip-flopped on the issue of whether Congress has the constitutional power to tax in order to ...