by Tax Watchdog | May 6, 2021 | Blog, Newsletters
In today’s hyperbolic, Twitter-headline political environment, many “one-liners” get repeated endlessly to attempt to bludgeon a statement that is false into a morphed belief that is somehow seen as truth. None is seen or heard more than the oft uttered phrase...
by Tax Watchdog | May 6, 2021 | Blog, Newsletters
If one were to look for a prime illustration of why income tax rates matter, there would be no need to look any further than the 2020 Census and the resulting changes to the states congressional seats. The U.S. Census Bureau just announced its much anticipated list of...
by Tax Watchdog | May 6, 2021 | Blog, Newsletters
On Thursday, May 13, 2021, the Utah Taxpayers Association will host the 2021 Taxes Now Conference at the Grand America Hotel in downtown Salt Lake City. The event will be held in-person, but attendees can also choose to view the conference online. As always, this...
by Tax Watchdog | Apr 5, 2021 | Blog, Publications, Legislative Scorecard, Newsletters
The Utah Legislature enacted positive changes and Association priorities in the 2021 General Session, including tax cuts for senior citizens (HB 86), military retirees (SB 11), and families (SB 153), as well as assisting small businesses tax burden and liability (SB...
by Tax Watchdog | Apr 5, 2021 | Blog, Newsletters
My interest in government efficiency and taxpayer advocacy began when as a 13 year old I watched multiple TV airings of Ronald Reagan’s “A Time for Choosing.” This was a fundraising speech for presidential candidate Barry Goldwater just prior to the 1964 general...
by Tax Watchdog | Apr 5, 2021 | Blog, Newsletters
Recently, some clean energy groups and even some legislators have framed your Taxpayers Association’s backing of certain 2021 legislation as opposition to clean energy. As a reminder, we strongly advocated for House Bill 209 in the 2021 Legislative session. HB 209...
