by Billy Hesterman | Apr 1, 2026 | Blog, The Utah Taxpayer
The Top Bills of the 2026 Legislative Session The Utah Legislature completed its work for 2026 right before midnight on March 6. In all, lawmakers passed a $31.6 billion state budget, approved a $115 million income tax cut, and enacted a number of policies that will...
by Billy Hesterman | Mar 2, 2026 | Blog, The Utah Taxpayer
Thank you Rep. Jill Koford for protecting Taxpayers The 45-day legislative session here in Utah can be a pressure cooker for everyone involved. Because of the short, seven-week period, legislation moves quickly. Making changes and analyzing the impact of those changes...
by Billy Hesterman | Feb 2, 2026 | Blog, The Utah Taxpayer
A Path to Cut Taxes for the Utah Legislature Talks are heating up at the State Capitol on how lawmakers can cut taxes for Utahns before they adjourn on the first Friday in March. Proposals include cutting the state income tax rate, shifting property taxes so that...
by Billy Hesterman | Jan 5, 2026 | Blog, The Utah Taxpayer
Legislators shouldn’t punish Taxpayers for Government’s Bad Behavior A proposal making its way through the state capitol aims to give some taxpayers relief while placing a greater burden on others. The proposal, sponsored by Rep. Jill Koford, R-Ogden, would increase...
by Billy Hesterman | Dec 1, 2025 | Blog, The Utah Taxpayer
Don’t overthink it, just cut taxes This year has brought a flurry of ideas from state legislators on how to change Utah’s tax system. Lawmakers are responding to constituents who have contacted them about increases in their property taxes, the rising fees imposed by...
