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House passes bill to codify taxpayer rights and allow penalties for frivolous suits
Summary
The Utah House passed Substitute House Bill 147 to codify taxpayers' rights, set statutory procedures for Tax Commission interactions and provide courts authority to sanction frivolous suits; the measure passed 72–0 after debate over a $10,000 penalty provision.
The Utah House of Representatives on the floor passed Substitute House Bill 147 as amended, a measure the sponsor described as a statutory "taxpayer bill of rights" intended to restate taxpayers' rights and establish clear procedures for Tax Commission interactions. Representative Allen, who sponsored the bill, told colleagues the measure was "fairness to the taxpayer," would hold the commission and its employees accountable and "encourage courtesy."
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