The Hall tax was established by action of the Tennessee General Assembly in 1929, by Chapter 86, Public Acts of 1929, enacted on April 10, 1929. It is named for Frank S. Hall, the state senator who sponsored the legislation.
It's a great question to ask -- especially while you pore over tax forms this year. Seven U.S. states currently don't have an income tax: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington and Wyoming. And residents of New Hampshire and Tennessee are also spared from handing over an extra chunk of their paycheck on April 15, though they do pay tax on dividends and income from investments.
One of the most interesting tax facts to note is that some states donât have any income tax whatsoever. And that fact might leave you shaking your head and asking why. Weâre here to help you answer that question; in fact, there are seven states that currently donât have income tax. 1  Alaska. 2  Florida. 3  Nevada. 4  South Dakota. 5  Texas. 6  Washington. 7  Wyoming.