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Upcoming Legislative Session and Tax Issues

Today’s Salt Lake Tribune has published a Taxpayers Guide to the 2006 Legislative Session. Tax issues are expected to be a predominant theme during this session.

Included in the guide is information on issues such as:

  • Food tax – Lawmakers might consider refunds for low-income Utahns
  • Flat income tax – Having everyone pay the same proves not so simple
  • Tax breaks for business – Plans would encourage businesses that operate and employ in the state
  • The Deseret News this morning has published a poll which indicates that about half of Utahns would rather have their tax dollars spent on education than to receive a tax cut. This information comes one week before opening day of the Utah Legislative session, Monday, January 16th and in the face of a report that Utah is facing an accelerated economic growth period.
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