by Rusty Cannon | Jul 29, 2022 | Newsletters, The Utah Taxpayer
After operating for around two decades, Utah’s foray into Government Owned Fiber Networks, UTOPIA, has managed to dig itself into a more than -$298 million hole (see 2021 financial statement, page 5). In addition to that, UTOPIA continues to bleed every year with...
by Rusty Cannon | Jul 1, 2022 | Newsletters, The Utah Taxpayer
For over 14 years Utah has been ranked #1 in the nation for the best economic outlook by ALEC’s “Rich States Poor States”. However, one state that is hot on our heels is our neighbor to the south – Arizona. In the latest rankings, Arizona has closed...
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...
by Tax Watchdog | Jun 6, 2022 | Newsletters, The Utah Taxpayer
There may be few certainties one can count on in life, but one you can count on is Salt Lake City ranking as the worst (highest) overall tax burden on citizens every year on our published Cost of City Government report. The report ranks the major city...
by Tax Watchdog | Jun 6, 2022 | Newsletters, The Utah Taxpayer
In addition to the work of the Utah Taxpayers Association, there are many other sister organizations in other states fighting for taxpayers. One standout, founded in 1926, is the California Taxpayers Association. Members of the Utah Taxpayers Association, founded in...
