Which act passed during the Wilson administration included a provision for levying an income tax?

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The act that passed during the Wilson administration, which included a provision for levying an income tax, is the Underwood Tariff Act of 1913. This legislation not only reduced tariffs but also introduced a graduated federal income tax, following the ratification of the 16th Amendment. The income tax aimed to address income inequality and generate revenue for the federal government.

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