Earlier this year, the Utah Legislature took a stab at tax reform with House Bill 441, which was abandoned because of public outcry over the ramifications of rushing through a large tax overhaul. In response to concerns and to gather the feedback of Utah individuals and businesses, the legislature established the Tax Restructuring and Equalization Task Force.
Over the summer, we watched as the task force held eight public forums around the state. During these sessions, teachers, small business owners, economists and every-day Utahns spoke up to share their concerns about how changes to the current tax structure will affect businesses, families and households’ bottom lines.