National Single Tax League

The National Single Tax League was an organization founded in the United States in the early 20th century, promoting a single tax system based on land value. It advocated replacing all other taxes—like income and sales taxes—with a single tax on the unimproved value of land. The idea, inspired by economist Henry George, aimed to reduce economic inequality and fund public services effectively. Proponents believed that taxing land values would discourage speculation and encourage efficient land use, ultimately benefiting society by redistributing wealth and promoting social justice. The League played a role in popularizing these ideas across the country.