by Malah Armstrong | Jun 29, 2023 | Newsletters, The Utah Taxpayer
For the last 20 years, the Utah Taxpayers Association has maintained this simple position when it comes to government-owned fiber networks: the government should not be in the business of business! The merits and risks of government-owned fiber networks are hotly...
by Malah Armstrong | May 31, 2023 | Newsletters
When it comes to paying taxes, there are two villains: the 1-percenters, and businesses. Everyone is convinced that neither of these groups are paying their fair share. How else could they be so rich? After debunking the myth that the wealthy do not pay sufficient...
by Malah Armstrong | May 31, 2023 | Newsletters
With the best economic outlook in the country, low taxes, and a thriving job market, it’s no wonder that many people want to live in Utah. But with more people comes more demand for housing, driving up housing costs, and ultimately making the cost of rent unaffordable...
by Malah Armstrong | May 2, 2023 | Newsletters, The Utah Taxpayer
In anticipation of Arizona’s Governor Ducey speaking at our Taxes Now Conference on May 8th, and in light of the state’s 2.5% individual income tax rate, it is worth reviewing what Arizona gets right in terms of tax policy. With similar budgets and revenues, Utah and...
by Malah Armstrong | May 2, 2023 | Newsletters, The Utah Taxpayer
Our 2023 Beehive Report shows the tax burden of a typical Utah family. Here, we highlight some points of interest. – Property tax for the Beehive Family increased by $168, from $3,515 in 2021 to $3,683 in 2022. This was not due to a rate increase in their...
