The IRS lets you deduct certain expenses from your gross wages, which reduces the taxable portion of your income. Lowering the amount you pay in federal and state taxes leads to more money in your pocket. Allowable pre-tax deductions are taken off the top of your earnings before taxes are assessed.
King Charles I had approved a request from George Calvert to establish a colony called the Province of Maryland (âTerra Mariaeâ) in 1632. But the Calvert family did not receive the Charter of Maryland until after George Calvert died. Now it was up to Cecil Calvert to establish and govern the new colony. Cecil was well educated, but he had did not have his fatherâs years of experience at governing colonies.
History Colonial America. The United States was formed from thirteen British colonies in 1776. Many of these colonies had been around for well over 100 years including the first colony of Virginia which was founded in 1607. See below for a map of the thirteen original colonies. New York (1626) - Originally founded by the Dutch. 2  Became a British colony in 1664. 3  New Hampshire (1623) - John Mason was the first land holder. 4  Later John Wheelwright.