New York Single Tax League

The New York Single Tax League was a group advocating for a form of tax reform based on the ideas of economist Henry George. They promoted replacing most taxes with a single tax on land value, believing this would reduce inequality, curb speculation, and promote economic fairness. By taxing land instead of income or property improvements, they aimed to fund public expenses while encouraging productive use of land and minimizing economic distortions. The league worked to spread these ideas through education, lobbying, and activism, influencing debates on taxation and land policy in New York during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.