Utah’s Tax Freedom Day — How long do you have to work for the government?
Tax Freedom Day is the day when individuals in the entire nation, or state, have earned enough money to pay the total tax bill for the year. It includes all federal, state, and local taxes and divides them by the total income of...
Per Pupil Spending in Utah: The Wrong Measure of Success
Each summer, local media outlets produce stories about the level of per pupil spending in Utah, pointing out that Utah comes in last place across the country in per-pupil funding. These stories aren’t really news since...
Medicaid Expansion Not Healthy for Utah
Many expect the Governor to call a special session this year to re-consider a proposal for Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act. We caution the Governor and Legislature against Medicaid expansion. Providing health...
Income Tax Credit for Home-schooling Families
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HB77: Allowing “Double Dipping” by Government Employees
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HB54: Increasing the Income Tax Rate in Utah
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