> But generally speaking, no, the $1000 would be considered tax-free as for all intents and purposes, it's a gift from the coffers of government's treasury. If

> But generally speaking, no, the $1000 would be considered tax-free as for all intents and purposes, it's a gift from the coffers of government's treasury. If the income is truly universal (i.e., not means tested), then it will almost certainly be taxed so that higher income individuals pay back a higher percentage of the income.