by Tax Watchdog | Apr 5, 2021 | Blog, Publications, Legislative Scorecard, Newsletters, The Utah Taxpayer
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, The Utah Taxpayer
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, The Utah Taxpayer
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...
by Tax Watchdog | Apr 5, 2021 | News and Media, Blog, Newsletters, The Utah Taxpayer, In the News
The Utah Taxpayers Association and 16 other state taxpayer associations sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on March 17 asking for guidelines to clarify provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act – the federal COVID-relief law that includes a...
by Tax Watchdog | Apr 5, 2021 | Blog, Newsletters, The Utah Taxpayer
The Utah State Auditor’s office has released a comprehensive overview of Utah’s public education system, including expenditures, per-pupil spending, and performance. The report, called Project KIDS, were made available in January of this year, and categorizes...
by Tax Watchdog | Mar 10, 2021 | Blog, Newsletters, The Utah Taxpayer
The Utah Legislature’s 45 day General Session ended at midnight on Friday, March 5. Here are some of the most important tax issues your Taxpayers Association accomplished. Three Prongs of Tax Cuts Advance – Social Security, Military Retirement and Dependent...
