Best of Utah’s 2022 Legislative Session
These bills represent steps Libertas is taking in the realms of technological innovation, privacy, education, occupational licensing, local government, and criminal justice.
Progressives have a point about Amazon’s special tax treatment
For Utah lawmakers interested in making a difference for small businesses and consumers, the answer looking forward is simple: Stop offering tax subsidies to big corporations.
Property Tax Deferrals: A Solution for Seniors
Rising property taxes put seniors on a fixed income at risk of losing their homes. A tax deferral program could be the fairest way to help them.
These two Utah bills would give property tax relief to seniors
The earning potential for an individual in the middle of their career is much different than that of a retiree. Income drops and becomes fixed instead of steadily increasing. This leads to homeowners who are “house rich” and...
SB 26 & SB 52: Property Tax Relief for Seniors
With or without the effects of COVID-19, Utah seniors need targeted relief from the increasing burden of property taxes.
HB 430: Property Tax Deferrals for Home Owning Seniors
This bill would require counties to make property tax deferrals available to anyone over the age of 65 who owns a home valued below $500,000.