State lawmakers to meet in December to overhaul Utah tax code

State lawmakers have unveiled a bill to overhaul the Utah tax code.

State Senator Lyle Hillyard said yesterday that lawmakers are still listening to public concerns over the changes, but that there is an important bottom-line that needs to be recognized.

The bill would increase the food tax to the full sales tax rate, with grocery credits going to lower-income residents.

A sales tax would also be added for streaming media, ride sharing, rental cars, landscaping, cleaning and other services.

The state income tax rate would go down by nearly five-percent, and the sales tax for feminine hygiene products will be dropped completely.

Legislative leaders are pushing for a special session in December to pass the bill so the new tax code could take effect at the start of 2020.