taxes

Limited and Open Government, Op-Eds

Additional Fees on Your Utility Bill Rob You Blind

The problem with this practice is that it undermines the important difference between a fee and a tax. Fees are payments in exchange for a quantitative public service while taxes cover the remaining immeasurable services that benefit society as a whole.

Libertas Institute Staff
| 8th Sep 2020

2020 Bills, Free Market

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.

Michael Melendez
| 14th May 2020

Judge Rules Pleasant Grove Imposed an Illegal Tax

Connor Boyack
| 13th Feb 2020

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.

Libertas Institute Staff
| 6th Feb 2020

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.

Libertas Institute Staff
| 28th Jan 2020

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.

Libertas Institute Staff
| 23rd Jan 2020

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