Kyphosis defined: This drawing depicts the spinal condition of kyphosis. Kyphosis is an abnormal increase in normal kyphotic (posterior) curvature of the thoracic spine which can result in a noticeable round back deformity.
The IRS is responsible for collecting taxes and the administration of the Internal Revenue Code. It has also overseen various benefit programs. The first income tax was assessed in 1862 to raise funds for the American Civil War, with a rate of 3%. Today the IRS collects over $2.4 trillion each tax year. It processes around 234 million tax returns annually.
Based on an analysis of IRS data, the average adult in the United States pays $4,922.39 in taxes annually. However, there are huge differences from state to state: This figure ranges from a high of $9,142.10 in Connecticut to a low of $2,597.21 in Mississippi.