The authors propose that Bay State would vote on a bill that would raise the top tax

rate from 5% to 9% and impose an additional 4% surtax on income over $1 million. I

think this bill is for a few people, for politicians, but not for ordinary people. Even 21

states have cut personal income taxes since 2021, and lower taxes are suitable for the

economy and finances. Unemployment is also proof that the surcharge should not be

raised, which could also result in residents receiving cheques for some of last year's taxes.

The authors also mention that the bill would also accelerate wealth flight, with many

heading to Florida and New Hampshire, where no income tax is required. Therefore, this

bill mainly affects the local ordinary residents. I agree with the author that the flat-rate

provision, which is stipulated by the constitution, is a critical check on interest groups'

demands for ever-increasing spending, and if the tax rate is raised and the income cap is

removed, spending will skyrocket to capture the increased cash, and politicians will

quickly return to their normal hunt for higher tax rates.

Resource
https://www.wsj.com/articles/massachusetts-flirts-with-tax-masochism-charlie-baker-tax-hike-
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