I have to say, this is the most coherent explanation of "tax is theft" I've come across so far, thank you.

I do have a couple of questions for you though. The first would be what would you say is the solution to this problem? If all tax is theft, what are you proposing we should do?

Also, after browsing through British legislation and guidance published by HMRC, the definition of income differs here in the UK to what you've stated above, as far as I can tell. Income here is:

• money you earn from employment
• profits you make if you’re self-employed - including from services you sell through websites or apps
• some state benefits
• most pensions, including state pensions, company and personal pensions and retirement annuities
• rental income (unless you’re a live-in landlord and get less than the rent a room limit)
• benefits you get from your job
• income from a trust

As I'm sure you're aware, there's a more socialist element to our system, with things like the NHS and a robust benefits and welfare system (although far from perfect).

So, how does this apply to countries outside of the US? What does the UN and similar organisations say with regards to taxation?

Again, a great write up!