Were us soldiers ever used to collect taxes in the 1790s?

Yes, U.S. soldiers were used to collect taxes in the 1790s, particularly during the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794. The federal government imposed a tax on whiskey to help pay off national debt, which led to widespread resistance among farmers and distillers. In response, President George Washington dispatched federal troops to suppress the rebellion and enforce tax collection, demonstrating the government's authority to impose and collect taxes.