Income tax is not the way to go, if there has to be a tax then it should be a sales tax.  Income tax would only decimate middle income earners even further because low wage earners would certainly be exempt.  Criminals (who in this State are multiplying like rabbits thanks to our soft on crime attitude) wouldn't pay a dime because they don't report their income.  Sales tax makes everyone pay including criminals and tourists who utilize our infrastructure as well.  You can exempt the bush communities where costs are sky high but implementing an income tax isn't the answer.  It will only drive more people away.  Soon you won't have an economy at all.