So what’s with Joe Biden not paying more taxes? Is he unpatriotic?
p>With all those 36 years in the United States Senate behind him, surely Biden knows of the 1843 law that lets American citizens increase their own taxes by simply sending in a higher amount of money than they were officially taxed. A quick trip to the web page of the U.S. Treasury Department states the facts: br> /p> blockquote>Citizens who wish to make a general donation to the U.S. government may send contributions to a specific account called “Gifts to the United States.” This account was established in 1843 to accept gifts, such as bequests, from individuals wishing to express their patriotism to the United States. Money deposited into this account is for general use by the federal government and can be available for budget needs. These contributions are considered an unconditional gift to the government. Financial gifts can be made by check or money order payable to the United States Treasury and mailed to the address below. br> blockquote>Gifts to the United States br> U.S. Department of the Treasury br> Credit Accounting Branch br> 3700 East-West Highway, Room 622D br> Hyattsville, MD 20782 /blockquote> /blockquote>
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