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House approves reduction in motor-home registration tax, sponsors cite competitiveness
Summary
Lawmakers approved an amendment to reduce the uniform personal-property assessment on motor homes from 1.5% to 1.25% on Jan. 1, 2006, and 1.0% on Jan. 1, 2008. Debate focused on a fiscal note estimating a $611,000 revenue impact and uncertain offset from increased sales tax.
The House passed House Bill 53 on Jan. 25 as amended, changing the tax treatment of motor homes and other personal property. Representative Sertler and sponsor Representative Shermuth described the bill as a response to constituents and dealers who said Utah’s registration fees made purchasers register vehicles out of state. The amendment reduces the uniform fee assessed on motor homes…
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