Who has the power to lay and collect taxes?
Congress has the power to lay and collect taxes.
Short AnswerCongress
Explanation
How Congress WorksArticle I, Section 8 gives Congress the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises.
Source
- U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 ↗
The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises…
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