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The number of signatures for a referendum that would force a public vote on the tax overhaul bill approved by state lawmakers has increased. Organizers say they have collected nearly 65-hundred signatures. The referendum must collect roughly 116-thousand signatures by January 21st in order to qualify for the November ballot...

Utah lawmakers are apparently determined to hold a special session of the legislature before the end of the year to approve a tax reform package. UtahPolicy.com says the lawmakers pushing the tax reform bill will work over the next few weeks to get the support of their colleagues...

Utah House Speaker Brad Wilson says a bill to revise the state tax code could be released by lawmakers as soon as tomorrow. Wilson said yesterday that the proposal to change the state's current tax structure would benefit all Utahns in one way...

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...

Early reactions to a possible increase in Utah's sales tax on food are very mixed. The task force appointed by the Utah State Legislature to reform the state tax code unveiled a list of wide-ranging proposals Friday. The tax proposal could raise the food tax to four-point-eight-five percent, from its current one-point-seven-five...

The Utah Legislature Tax Restructuring and Equalization Task Force held a town hall meeting on Saturday here in St. George. About 400 people attended the event to discuss tax restructuring in the State. Task Force co-chair Senator Hillyard talking with KDXU told us why the sales tax needs to be restructured – Rep. Fran...

A Washington, DC think tank is urging Utah lawmakers to become the torchbearer for other states by updating its sales tax structure. The Tax Foundation published a large guide for Utah policymakers to consider as they look at reforming the state's tax code this year...

House Bill 441 calls for a tax on all services, like lawn care, babysitting, advertising, lawyer fees, music lessons, hair styling, home repairs, health insurance, and many more. /**/

Governor Gary Herbert is calling a tax reform package unveiled by state Republican leaders a step in the right direction to lower taxes for all Utahns. Asked yesterday if he could promise a tax cut is coming for Utah families, the governor said he could...