Reducing Compliance Burdens of the Tangible Personal Property Tax
The Utah Legislature made some substantial improvements to reduce the compliance burdens of the tangible personal property tax on small businesses.
Judge Rules Pleasant Grove Imposed an Illegal Tax
In late 2018, Libertas Institute organized a lawsuit against Pleasant Grove over its adoption of a transportation utility fee that was really a tax. Yesterday, Judge Jared Eldridge of the 4th District Court ruled against Pleasant...
SJR 9: A Supermajority Vote to Raise Taxes
This bill amends Utah's Constitution to require a 2/3 vote by Utah legislators if they wish to raise taxes.
SB 81: More Cash Rebates and Tax Credits for the Film Industry
This bill increases the cash rebates and tax incentives that can be given to film companies.
HB 176: Cash for Clunkers for Cleaner Air
This bill creates a "Cash for Clunkers" program in Utah, giving out taxpayer-funded checks of up to $5,500 to purchase a new vehicle.
Where has Utah’s Tax Reform Landed?
UPDATE: This article now reflects the final Senate Bill 2001, that was passed in special session on December 12, 2019. The following is a commentary on the tax reform proposal passed out by the Tax Restructuring and Equalization...