I mailed a letter today to all the governors whose states do not levy a tax on the earned income of their citizens:
March 21, 2010
Kurt Henning
(address)
Governor X
Office of the Governor
Capitol Ave.
City, State ZIP
Dear Governor X:
My name is Kurt Henning, and I reside in the State of Illinois. I am currently doing research for a book I am writing on the relation between liberty and the income tax. Because I have been curious for some time, I have decided to write to the governors from each of the states that currently levy no tax on the earned income of their citizens, and to enquire as to why that is.
Given that the income tax represents a potentially large revenue stream for any government, what is in place in your state that prevents the government from taking advantage of that revenue? Is the lack of an income tax based on certain principles? Are these principles expressed in your state’s Constitution or in the statutory or case law? If so, how are they expressed? Or is it simply a matter of no popular support, and based on precedent?
Thank you very much for your time. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
(signed)
Kurt Henning
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