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,...
by Tax Watchdog | Mar 2, 2026 | Blog, The Utah Taxpayer
A pair of bills being considered at the state capitol would increase Utah’s dependence on “sin taxes” for revenue. House Bill 337, sponsored by Rep. Tyler Clancy, R-Provo, and Senate Bill 287, sponsored by Sen. Mike McKell, R-Spanish Fork, would increase taxes in the...
by Tax Watchdog | Feb 2, 2026 | Blog, The Utah Taxpayer
Utah’s legislature is a part-time body that meets for a 45-day general session each year. In addition to the general session, lawmakers meet throughout the year in interim committee meetings, appropriations subcommittee meetings, and other task forces or committees....
by Tax Watchdog | Feb 2, 2026 | Special Reports
Utah cities are major stewards of public funds. In FY 2024, cities statewide collected $8 billion and spent $7.4 billion, drawing from property and sales taxes, dozens of fees, and a variety of state and federal sources. With 123 distinct revenue categories available,...
by Tax Watchdog | Feb 2, 2026 | Blog, The Utah Taxpayer
Currently there are more than 700 items of legislation publicly available with more to come as the legislative session continues. If that sounds overwhelming, we have you covered for what bills deal directly with tax policy. As bills are released association...
