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The 1943 Current Tax Payment Act established the modern payroll tax withholding system in the U.S., changing how taxes are collected and perceived. This legislation allowed the government to collect taxes directly from wages, ensuring a steady revenue stream during World War II. Milton Friedman, who helped design the system, later expressed regret, believing it obscured the true tax burden for citizens. The withholding system became a global norm, facilitating tax collection and reducing evasion, and remains in place today, impacting millions.