Great importance is put upon a detailed system of financial support, administered by the local authority. A family whose income exceeds its needs is taxed, but a family which does not earn enough to support itself is supported by the local community. Each local community would contribute to the national funds, if it could afford to do so, but could also be supported by national funds if necessary. The same principle would apply at international level. The details of how this system will operate will clearly vary from one community to another, and from one time to another.
Voluntary contributions form part of the income of the local authority.
The amount to be taxed is total income minus necessary living expenses. Although there are general guidelines, what constitutes a necessary expense is up to the conscience of the individual. He will be forced, for his own happiness, to expend his wealth to procure better conditions for the community in which he lives. For example, the system of financial support can only work properly when people are generally honest, and profit-sharing schemes depend upon mutual trust and goodwill.