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House approves sales-tax exemption aimed at bolstering manufacturing jobs

Utah House of Representatives · February 23, 2016
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Summary

The House passed HB 180 to change sales‑and‑use tax treatment for certain manufacturing equipment, a move proponents said would boost competitiveness and create jobs though fiscal notes projected revenue losses for state and local governments.

Representative Wilson presented House Bill 180 to amend sales‑and‑use taxation for manufacturers by exempting certain equipment from input taxation where equipment has a useful life shorter than three years. The sponsor said the change would align Utah with other states, attract and retain…

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