From the Archives: Tax Freedom Day 21 Years Ago April 12, 2011 Alicia Hansen Alicia Hansen This Tax Freedom Day cartoon appeared in the April 1990 issue of Tax Features. The date of Tax Freedom Day 1990 has changed since then: We sometimes revise Tax Freedom Days retroactively when government data is revised or when we make minor methodological changes. More on Tax Freedom Day. Stay informed on the tax policies impacting you. Subscribe to get insights from our trusted experts delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Share Tweet Share Email Topics Tax Freedom Day