Utah Taxpayers Association

06/08/2026

99 Utah taxing entities are considering property tax increases this year. Now is the time to get involved. Contact your elected officials today about the proposed increases. Click below to see if your city or school district is looking to increase taxes.

06/02/2026

As Utah continues to welcome data centers in the state, how should we treat them with taxes? Here’s our blueprint for data centers and taxes.

A Taxpayer Blueprint for Data Centers in Utah by Tax Watchdog | Jun 1, 2026 | Blog, The Utah Taxpayer | 0 comments As the conversation around data centers has heated up recently, we thought it would be beneficial to state our blueprint for how these types of ventures should be treated when it comes....

04/15/2026

Happy Tax Day! Did you know that the average Utahn works for about 2.5 hours a day just to pay their taxes? Find out more about how much the average Utah family is spending on government services here.

03/17/2026

We have named the 2026 Friends of the Taxpayer in the Utah Legislature. Find out who they are below.

Each year, the Utah Taxpayers Association produces the Legislative Scorecard, which ranks legislators on how they voted on important tax bills. Those who meet the criteria are awarded the Friend of the Taxpayer Award.   A printable copy of the report can be found here.   Page 1 / —   2025 Score...

03/12/2026

Thank you to Senator Curtis for making steps to help the country tackle a crucial issue.

The proposal echoes one put forward by Mitt Romney when he was in the Senate. Curtis told the Deseret News it would seek to fill gaps that have been historically missing from Congress.

02/09/2026

Did you know Utah cities collected more than $8 billion in taxes and fees in 2024? You can find out more about Utah's cities and their collections at the link below.

Utah City Finance Report 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, 70% of...

02/03/2026

What do legislators make in pay for their service?

How much do Utah’s legislators make? by Tax Watchdog | Feb 2, 2026 | Blog, The Utah Taxpayer | 0 comments Utah’s legislature is a part-time body that meets for a 45-day general session each year. In addition to the general session, lawmakers meet throughout the year in interim committee meetings...

11/17/2025

How much do the top local government staffers earn at your city, county, or school district? You can find out in our latest report. Click on the link below.

Government Employee Compensation Report 2025 Who earns more than Utah’s governor in Utah governments? Quite a few, actually. In 2024, the governor’s salary was $183,237.85, according to the State Auditor’s website (transparent.utah.gov). After reviewing the salaries of government employees in ...

10/30/2025

The Tax Foundation has released its latest tax competitiveness report. Utah is now in the top 15! You can read more about the rankings below.

While there are many ways to show how much state governments collect in taxes, the Index evaluates how well states structure their tax systems and provides a road map for improvement

10/15/2025

Short-term rentals (think AirBnB) have become an important part of the tourism economy in our state. Some feel STR’s are driving up costs in the housing market. Our latest report shows STR’s have little to do with housing costs in the state and that pushing them into the housing market could shift taxes onto everyone else. Read more here:

Report: Short Term Rentals and their Impact on the State of Utah by Tax Watchdog | Oct 14, 2025 | Blog, The Utah Taxpayer | 0 comments 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. Page 1 / —