by Tax Watchdog | Jun 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
This one-time report from the Utah Taxpayers Association studies the operating costs of six public recreation centers in the state: three run by a recreation district, and three run by cities. This report does not seek to dispute the merits of recreation centers or...
by Tax Watchdog | Apr 29, 2024 | Newsletters, The Utah Taxpayer
Our 2024 Beehive Family Report was released on April 15th to illustrate the impact of federal, state and local taxes on a typical Utah family. The family is comprised of two working parents and three children, one of whom was born in 2023. The family owns a fully...
by Tax Watchdog | Mar 29, 2024 | Newsletters, The Utah Taxpayer
The following is a response to the Salt Lake Tribune article published March 28th, 2024. Could the Fairpark redevelopment project divert money from Salt Lake City schools? The Fairpark redevelopment project will temporarily divert money not currently collected from a...
by Tax Watchdog | Mar 4, 2024 | Newsletters, The Utah Taxpayer
While many might debate how to pronounce the Latin phrase, “Sine die”, the meaning of the phrase – adjournment with no plans for resumption of the proceedings – is what matters to all of us up on Capitol Hill at the end of the legislative session. When the...
by Tax Watchdog | Jan 31, 2024 | Newsletters, The Utah Taxpayer
Snow on the mountains and nowhere to park on Capitol Hill can only mean one thing: the Legislative Session has begun. Here are the Utah Taxpayers Association legislative priorities so far: HJR 14/HB 284 Initiative AmendmentsThis bill requires a 60% public vote to pass...