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Revenue for FY 2022 is Nearly Finalized, and Taxpayers Can’t Afford for the Legislature to Kick the Can Down the Road

by Tax Watchdog | May 3, 2022 | Blog, Newsletters, The Utah Taxpayer

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%)....

Two Critical Steps the Utah Legislature Can Take Now To Address Inflation

by Tax Watchdog | Mar 30, 2022 | Blog, Newsletters, The Utah Taxpayer

The United States and the State of Utah have an inflation problem. According to the most recent estimate put out by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, prices in the U.S. are rising at a 7.9% annual clip. If one pivots to just the Mountain West, prices are rising at a 9%...

Big Tax Cuts In Other States Dwarf Utah’s Efforts So Far

by Tax Watchdog | Mar 29, 2022 | Blog, Newsletters, The Utah Taxpayer

Arizona, Iowa, Indiana, North Carolina, Louisiana – the list of states that are cutting income tax rates is growing day by day. These states also have one thing in common – their income tax cuts dwarf what Utah has done so far. This fact should not be lost...

Tips For Fighting Proposed Tax Increases Under Inflation

by Tax Watchdog | Mar 29, 2022 | Blog, Newsletters, The Utah Taxpayer

With cost increases at rates not seen in decades, taxpayers need to be extremely vigilant as government entities  begin to form their budgets.  Cities and school districts may use inflation and other cost increases to justify increasing property taxes through Utah’s...

Newsletters – The Utah Taxpayer

by Tax Watchdog | Mar 10, 2022 | Newsletters, The Utah Taxpayer

Each month, the Utah Taxpayers Association releases a newsletter. This newsletter features the latest tax news from across the state. From the Capitol, city halls, county commissions, and the nation, we’ve got you covered.   To join the newsletter subscriber...
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