Utah’s Question 1 is just kicking the can down the road
If more money is truly the goal, then let’s stop kicking the K-12 education gas can down the road. Question 1 merely perpetuates a problem—and it certainly isn’t a solution.
Libertas Institute Announces Lawsuit Against Pleasant Grove
Restraining Order Sought Against Illegal and Unconstitutional Transportation Utility Fee Imposed on Residents
Tax Day is a good time to reflect on tax reform to come
Tax Day is here — but we need a broader discussion about tax reform in Utah.
SB 192: Plastic Bag Tax
A new tax of 10 cents per bag would be imposed on consumers under this bill.
HB 374: Attracting Exporting Companies to Utah
This bill allows the use of an elective single sales factor for corporate income taxes in order to create a more business friendly climate in Utah.
HB 375: Reducing the Annual Tax on Business Supplies
This bill provides a tax decrease to small businesses and removes much of the onerous paperwork and reporting that is currently required when reporting business supplies.
SB 136: The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) Strikes Back
In addition to other tax and fee increases, this bill forces a huge tax increase on Utahns who already voted against it by overturning Prop 1.
SB 146: Taxpayer Subsidy for a Tech Summit
This bill gives $1 million in tax revenue to Silicon Slopes to market its conference.
SB 122: Preventing School Boards from Bonding Beyond Voter Approval
This bill says that if the school district needs a certain amount for buildings, they must ask for that amount, rather than using the bond market to produce extra money for the school district.
HB 276: Reducing Double-Taxation of Social Security Benefits
This bill reduces the tax burden on retirees relying on social security benefits.