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> Prior to the federal income tax (1913)

Also during 1862-1872 and 1892-1895.

> covered by duties, tariffs, and levies

Which come with an equally long history of demonstrated problems, like being economically-inefficient and prone to corruption.

That last concern is particularly relevant given the criminality of the Trump administration: How many suitcases of cash does it take to get a special exception for/against your friends/allies?