by Tax Watchdog | Feb 2, 2026 | Special Reports
Utah cities are major stewards of public funds. In FY 2024, cities statewide collected $8 billion and spent $7.4 billion, drawing from property and sales taxes, dozens of fees, and a variety of state and federal sources. With 123 distinct revenue categories available,...
by Tax Watchdog | Jan 5, 2026 | Blog, The Utah Taxpayer, Special Reports
As Utahns, we entrust our local cities with billions in public funds to deliver essential services like public safety, roads, and utilities. In 2024 alone, Utah cities managed over $8 billion in revenue and spent $7.4 billion. But how transparent are they with these...
by Tax Watchdog | Nov 3, 2025 | Blog, The Utah Taxpayer, Special Reports
The Utah Taxpayers Association has released its 2025 Cost of County Government report, offering a detailed look at how much county governments across the state collect from taxpayers — and how that compares to residents’ income. The annual report calculates how many...
by Tax Watchdog | Oct 14, 2025 | Blog, The Utah Taxpayer, Special Reports
This is a report we have prepared covering the impact of Short Term Rentals on the state of Utah. You can download the report here. ‹ Prev Page 1 / — Next...
by Tax Watchdog | Sep 2, 2025 | Blog, Newsletters, The Utah Taxpayer, Special Reports
Utah School Spending 2025: Key Findings The Utah Taxpayers Association has released its 2025 School Spending Report, this year’s report offers a detailed look at how public education dollars are collected and spent across the state. The findings show both encouraging...
by Tax Watchdog | Jul 30, 2025 | Blog, The Utah Taxpayer, Special Reports
Ever wonder how much your city really costs you? The Utah Taxpayers Association’s 2025 Cost of City Government Report breaks it down using the latest data from Utah’s 50 largest cities. It shows how much cities collect in taxes and fees compared to what their...
