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Lawmaker questions Utah’s taxation of Social Security
Utah is among a minority of states that tax Social Security benefits, and at least one lawmaker thinks it’s time to rethink that. Sen. Todd Weiler says he intends to pursue legislation that would grant a state income tax exemption — at least for low-income retired residents. Weiler, R-Woods Cross, said he was unaware of the policy until an elderly person in his district brought it to his attention, “basically asking me to explain why Utah hated old people, if you will,” Weiler told the Legislature’s Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee on Wednesday. “He went on to elaborate that Utah is one of the few states that tax Social Security…Read More