by Tax Watchdog | Sep 15, 2003 | 2003 Enterprise Articles
by Howard Stephenson Federal income taxes paid by the typical Utah family are now lower than that family’s Utah income taxes, according to a new study by the Utah Taxpayers Association. This has resulted from a combination of recent federal tax cuts and...
by Tax Watchdog | Sep 8, 2003 | 2003 Enterprise Articles
by Howard Stephenson In an previous column I informed you of the Utah State Tax Commission’s informal hearing with 12 counties seeking automatic increases in property tax rates. The counties requested that the “estimated equalization adjustments”...
by Tax Watchdog | Sep 1, 2003 | 2003 Enterprise Articles
by Howard Stephenson Property owners in Salt Lake and Weber counties have historically paid some of the highest property tax rates along the Wasatch Front. It now appears many Davis County elected officials want to join the high-tax team. During the past year, a slew...
by Tax Watchdog | Aug 25, 2003 | 2003 Enterprise Articles
by Howard Stephenson Irish Declare War on Sadam Hussein “Hello, Mr. Hussein!”, a heavily accented voice said. “This is Paddy down at the Harp Pub in County Sligo, Ireland. I am ringing to inform you that we are officially declaring war on you!”...
by Tax Watchdog | Aug 18, 2003 | 2003 Enterprise Articles
by Howard Stephenson Utah Taxpayers could be deeply affected by a current proposal before the Utah State Tax Commission and a recent decision of Utah’s new Tax Court. The pending issue before the Tax Commission which is proposed by eleven rural counties could...
by Tax Watchdog | Aug 11, 2003 | 2003 Enterprise Articles
by Howard Stephenson Utah teachers receive the 18th highest overall compensation in the nation after adjusting for work experience, cost of living, and benefits, according to an analysis conducted by the Taxpayers Association. A survey of various studies also...