by Billy Hesterman | Nov 2, 2026 | Blog, Uncategorized, The Utah Taxpayer
Your Property Tax Notice Shouldn’t Come With Homework During the Legislature’s October Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee meeting, lawmakers discussed ways to simplify Utah’s property tax notices. The discussion was well-intentioned. Committee members...
by Tax Watchdog | Nov 2, 2026 | Blog, Uncategorized, The Utah Taxpayer
Utah 2026 General Election — Tax-Related Ballot Questions by County When Utahns cast their ballots on November 3, they will have an opportunity to weigh in on more than candidates for public office. Across Utah, voters will decide on proposals involving new taxes,...
by Tax Watchdog | Nov 2, 2026 | Blog, The Utah Taxpayer, Special Reports
New Study Highlights Wide Differences in Cost of County Government Across Utah Utah residents face very different county government costs depending on where they live, according to our newly released 2026 Cost of County Government Report. The study examines taxes and...
by Billy Hesterman | Oct 1, 2026 | Blog, The Utah Taxpayer
Vote YES on Amendment B: Higher Standards for Higher Taxes How easy should it be for your neighbor to raise your taxes? That is the question Utah voters will answer this upcoming election. Amendment B would require statewide citizen ballot initiatives that create new...
by Tax Watchdog | Oct 1, 2026 | Blog, The Utah Taxpayer
College football fans in Utah know injuries are part of the game. Whether you’re watching BYU in Provo, Utah at Rice-Eccles Stadium, or Utah State in Logan, it isn’t unusual to see a player leave the field and immediately start wondering not just when he will return,...
by Tax Watchdog | Oct 1, 2026 | Blog, The Utah Taxpayer
Utah taxpayers hear a familiar statistic almost every year: Utah spends less per student on public education than nearly every other state. That is true. But spending is only one side of the education equation. The other question is what students are achieving with...