For comparison, current Federal welfare spending divided across all households is equivalent to ~$3000&#x2F;year: <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.usgovernmentspending.com&#x2F;us_welfare_spending_40.html" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.usgovernmentspending.com&#x2F;us_welfare_spending_40.h...</a><p>I think the expectation is that income taxes would increase so that above a certain income level it becomes a net negative or break even at least - in that case it&#x27;s pretty easy to get $1000 or $2000 &#x2F; month equivalent for the bottom quarter of households or so.<p>It&#x27;s interesting that you describe $1000&#x2F;year as &quot;Exceeds combination of all federal spending on healthcare and education.&quot; given that it would be a savings over current welfare programs - doesn&#x27;t seem like a very balanced comparison.