by Tax Watchdog | Apr 30, 2026 | Blog, The Utah Taxpayer
Utah Senator John Curtis is leading a bipartisan effort in Washington to address one of the nation’s most pressing long-term challenges: the growing federal debt. Alongside Senator Angus King and a coalition of lawmakers from both parties, Curtis has introduced the...
by Tax Watchdog | Apr 1, 2026 | Blog, The Utah Taxpayer
The Utah Taxpayers Association’s 2026 Beehive Family report offers a fresh look at what it costs to live, work, and pay taxes in Utah—and compared to last year, there are some meaningful shifts for the “typical” Beehive household. As a reminder, the Beehive Family...
by Tax Watchdog | Apr 1, 2026 | Blog, The Utah Taxpayer
The Utah Taxpayers Association has released its 2026 Legislative Scorecard, once again recognizing lawmakers who consistently stood up for Utah taxpayers during the General Session. The annual “Friend of the Taxpayer” award remains the Association’s highest...
by Tax Watchdog | Mar 2, 2026 | Blog, The Utah Taxpayer
As tax filing season is heating up Utahns are starting to see the impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill (also known as HR1) on their taxes. According to the Tax Foundation, Utahns are seeing significant cuts in their taxes from as little as $1,800 to as much as...
by Tax Watchdog | Mar 2, 2026 | Blog, The Utah Taxpayer
For the sixth straight year, Utahns will likely see a cut in the state’s income tax rate, along with a small decrease in the state’s motor fuel tax. On the income tax side, the Legislature is moving forward Senate Bill 60, sponsored by Riverton Senator Dan McCay,...