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 Tax Watchdog | Sep 1, 2026 | Blog, Uncategorized, The Utah Taxpayer, Special Reports
Utah’s Governor Gets a 29% Pay Raise in 2026 Utah Governor Spencer Cox received a significant pay raise this year following the passage of Senate Bill 235 during the 2026 General Session. The governor, who now earns an annual salary of $249,250, was not the only...
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...
