Gauging from the tenor of your posts I would wager that a State income tax will not affect you. Can fully understand your motivation. If you are not part of the solution you are part of the problem. Umm, wonder what you are. Most people who don't hold jobs and don't want to because the Govt pays them not to will be in favor of any tax other than a sales tax and strongly in favor of the State handing out  a full PFD. Which side are you on Gordon