by Rusty Cannon | Jun 1, 2023 | Newsletters, The Utah Taxpayer
Ever since the passage of Truth in Taxation laws in 1985, the Utah Taxpayers Association has battled back countless attempts to weaken it, erode it or repeal it. As the Legislative interim season begins in 2023, a new idea is surfacing that would be yet another...
by Rusty Cannon | May 31, 2023 | Newsletters
In May, lawmakers in Iowa secured a big win for Iowans on their property tax bills. Going forward, Iowa will operate with “Truth in Taxation” and a revenue based system that is modeled after Utah’s almost 40 year old program. With the passage of House File 718 on a...
by Malah Armstrong | May 31, 2023 | Newsletters
When it comes to paying taxes, there are two villains: the 1-percenters, and businesses. Everyone is convinced that neither of these groups are paying their fair share. How else could they be so rich? After debunking the myth that the wealthy do not pay sufficient...
by Malah Armstrong | May 31, 2023 | Newsletters
With the best economic outlook in the country, low taxes, and a thriving job market, it’s no wonder that many people want to live in Utah. But with more people comes more demand for housing, driving up housing costs, and ultimately making the cost of rent unaffordable...
by Tax Watchdog | Jun 6, 2022 | Newsletters, The Utah Taxpayer
With the release in May of the Monthly State Revenue Snapshot and TC-23 from the Utah State Tax Commission it is abundantly clear that the right decision for Utah is cutting taxes for 2023 now – not more “above-trend” spending. Continuing to blow past all...
