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Editorial
June 2, 1931
The Milwaukee Leader
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
Editorial opposes taxing electric power production per kilowatt hour in states like South Carolina, Idaho, Vermont, Alabama, and Florida, with Wisconsin considering it, arguing it's misguided and advocating for state income tax as a simpler revenue source.
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FROM THE WRONG ANGLE
Some states have placed a tax on electric power, that is, on the number of kilowatt hours of power produced; and other states are considering this source of revenue. It is said that a bill to this effect will come before the Wisconsin legislature, fathered by a "stalwart."
South Carolina, Idaho and Vermont have imposed a one-half mill tax on all power generated. Alabama has a tax of four-tenths of a mill on hydro-electric power, and is considering a change to a half mill on all power, hydro or otherwise. Florida is considering a bill to impose a one-half cent tax on all power. It is said that some other states are discussing the question.
This is the wrong angle of approach. It would be better for these states to commit themselves to the principle of the state income tax and get the same revenue in a simpler and more economical way.
Some states have placed a tax on electric power, that is, on the number of kilowatt hours of power produced; and other states are considering this source of revenue. It is said that a bill to this effect will come before the Wisconsin legislature, fathered by a "stalwart."
South Carolina, Idaho and Vermont have imposed a one-half mill tax on all power generated. Alabama has a tax of four-tenths of a mill on hydro-electric power, and is considering a change to a half mill on all power, hydro or otherwise. Florida is considering a bill to impose a one-half cent tax on all power. It is said that some other states are discussing the question.
This is the wrong angle of approach. It would be better for these states to commit themselves to the principle of the state income tax and get the same revenue in a simpler and more economical way.
What sub-type of article is it?
Taxation
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Electric Power Tax
Kilowatt Hours
State Income Tax
Revenue Policy
Wisconsin Bill
Mill Tax
Hydro Electric Power
What entities or persons were involved?
Wisconsin Legislature
South Carolina
Idaho
Vermont
Alabama
Florida
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Critique Of Electric Power Taxation
Stance / Tone
Opposition To Power Taxes, Advocacy For State Income Tax
Key Figures
Wisconsin Legislature
South Carolina
Idaho
Vermont
Alabama
Florida
Key Arguments
Some States Tax Electric Power Per Kilowatt Hour
Wisconsin Considering A Bill For Such A Tax Fathered By A Stalwart
South Carolina, Idaho, Vermont Impose One Half Mill Tax On All Power Generated
Alabama Has Four Tenths Mill Tax On Hydro Electric Power And Considering Half Mill On All Power
Florida Considering One Half Cent Tax On All Power
Other States Discussing The Question
Taxing Electric Power Is The Wrong Approach
States Should Adopt State Income Tax For Simpler And More Economical Revenue