Yep. Remember the mandatory filing of a 1099 form for all purchases over $600? Coin dealers believed this was so that the government could see who owns precious metals such as gold! I believe this requirement has since been repealed by Congress.
I have health insurance through my employer. Harvard Pilgrim has no idea what my salary is. So every employee enrolled pays the same premium for the same coverage. This INCOME based premium method is Wealth Redistribution.