Tax Policy
Weber County sales tax taking effect Oct. 1 expected to generate $13.1M a year
— A 0.2 percentage point sales tax increase takes effect Oct. 1 in Weber County, raising rates from 7.25% to 7.45% in most cities and generating an estimated $13.1 million annually for transportation and public safety…
Heber City cannot raise taxes this year as officials had planned
— Heber City's approved 4.2% property tax increase for fiscal year 2027 was blocked by the Utah State Tax Commission after officials failed to properly post a required Truth in Taxation document, leaving the city about…
Davis County officials OK sales tax hike, which will generate an extra $15.98M per year
— Davis County commissioners unanimously approved a 0.2% sales tax hike, raising rates to 7.45% in most cities starting Jan. 1, generating nearly $16 million annually for transportation, public safety and a planned…
Mystery price tag: Utah doesn’t know how much it’s losing from data center tax breaks
— An investigative report finds Utah lacks data on how much tax revenue it forgoes through sales tax breaks given to data centers, despite other states losing millions to billions from similar exemptions.
Eagle Mountain residents move to repeal property tax increase, submit referendum application
— Eagle Mountain residents filed a referendum petition to repeal a recently approved property tax increase meant to fund public safety services, setting up a potential 2027 special election vote.More: ABC 4 , ABC4 (YouTube) , KJZZ , KUTV 2News , KUTV 2News (YouTube) All 6 reports
Letter to the Editor: Fund fire and EMS, but don’t make Southern Utah taxpayers pay twice
— A letter to the editor from Washington County residents argues against new local sales taxes for fire and EMS services unless they come with real, lasting property tax reductions, citing proposals in Washington City…
Why does my heel hurt when I get out of bed in the morning – and when should foot pain be evaluated?
— A sponsored article from Southern Utah's Foot & Ankle Institute explains common causes of heel pain like plantar fasciitis, when foot pain warrants medical evaluation, and treatment options offered at the practice's…
Walt Brooks on Tax Relief, Prop 4 & Rural Utah’s Future | PoliticIt Dixie
— A podcast interview with Rep. Walt Brooks covers tax relief efforts, including eliminating the state tax on Social Security benefits, and discusses concerns that Prop 4's congressional redistricting could shift…
Education, Economic Growth & the Proper Role of Government with Rep. Neil Walter
— A podcast conversation with Utah Rep. Neil Walter, chair of the House Education Committee, covers education policy, economic development, and the role of government, including local sales tax revenue debates.
Roads, economics, taxes draw focus at Cache County Council
— The Cache County Council approved economic development contracts, held public hearings on several road projects including Wolfpack Way and pedestrian safety improvements near schools, and processed property tax…
North Logan tax increase to fund first responders, community center
— North Logan City Council unanimously approved a property tax increase raising general operations and library levies to fund police and fire salary increases and operations at the city's new community center, despite…