Do Americans have to pay taxes?

Once in a while you will find a question that seems innocent that the person asking it doesn't fully appreciate all that taxes cover.

Have you ever thought about why you pay taxes? And what all your taxes cover?

Taxes allow this country to be free, to pay for the roads you drive on, to pay for things like your k-12 public education.

Is there a law that states we must pay taxes?

What are you thankful for that your taxes pay for?