by Tax Watchdog | Apr 3, 2020 | Uncategorized, Newsletters, The Utah Taxpayer
As the entire globe wrestles with the coronavirus pandemic, the various responses on the health front and economic front are being implemented on a national scale as well as the state level. On a national level, Congress recently passed the CARES Act (HR 748), which...
by Tax Watchdog | Apr 3, 2020 | Uncategorized, Newsletters, The Utah Taxpayer
Utah citizens are justifiably proud that we are often recognized as the best managed state and for having the most efficient legislative process in the country. The Legislature has also been nationally recognized for its ability to prepare a budget and process...
by Tax Watchdog | Apr 3, 2020 | Uncategorized, Newsletters, The Utah Taxpayer
Another general session has come and gone. Here are some of the passed bills highlights (captions in green) and, unfortunately, lowlights (captions in red) from the 2020 General Session. HB 356 – Railroad Amendments (Ferry) The Utah Taxpayers Association has...
by Tax Watchdog | Mar 5, 2020 | Legislative Watchlist, Newsletters, The Utah Taxpayer
All Utahns are just over a week away from the end of the Legislative Session. Each year, your Taxpayers Association watches for tax legislation and takes positions on bills. This year, we are tracking over 70 bills and are actively working to make sure sound tax...
by Tax Watchdog | Mar 5, 2020 | Newsletters, The Utah Taxpayer
The 2018 Utah Legislature was praised by various national business advocacy groups for eliminating the three-year life sales tax on manufacturing and mining machinery, equipment and replacement parts. The legislature was also recognized for finally passing the single...
by Tax Watchdog | Mar 5, 2020 | Newsletters, The Utah Taxpayer
Whenever the subject of income taxes comes to the forefront in debates on taxation, there is always a lot of gnashing of teeth and strong opinions about who pays the most and who pays hardly any. One can hear tales of the middle class (who knows what the definition of...
