by Tax Watchdog | May 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
Job Summary/Duties/Responsibilities: The Utah Taxpayers Association (a 501(c)4 nonprofit) is seeking a new Vice President of Research and Policy. As a leading authority on state, local and federal tax policy, the Association plays a prominent role in Utah’s...
by Tax Watchdog | May 5, 2022 | Publications, Newsletters
December 2021 Newsletter – A Very Unpopular Statement, but a Truthful One: Eliminating the Sales Tax on Food is a Bad Idea– 2021 Year in Review: Many Wins for Taxpayers– Guest Commentary – Scott Smith: Tax Commission and Association Work to Clarify Auditing Process–...
by Tax Watchdog | May 3, 2022 | Blog, Newsletters
A Utah city has begun the process of providing a massive tax incentive to build a “walkable” community, which includes a mix of housing, office space, and some retail. South Jordan City has created a new project area just to the west of the existing Daybreak...
by Tax Watchdog | May 3, 2022 | Blog, Publications, Newsletters
The second annual Beehive Family Report published by the Utah Taxpayers Association sheds a lot of light on the tax burden the typical Utah family faced in 2021. Policymakers can look to the report to understand the overall burden taxpayers face, as well as the impact...
by Tax Watchdog | May 3, 2022 | Blog, Newsletters
Every month the Tax Commission releases its much anticipated update on revenue collections. As has been the case for over five years now, revenue is on a sustainable path. Income tax is well above target at $3.7 billion (+21.2% versus an adjusted target of 7.8%)....
