Unfortunately, the article isn't very clear about what the problem statement is for which basic income is the proposed solution. But assuming it is something like "people are having trouble participating in the economy, which is a drag on our society's standard of living", I don't see how "increased federal income" is a solution. What do you propose the government do with its newfound wealth to solve these problems? "Tax the rich" might be a decent tactic, but it certainly isn't a good strategy.