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State

Utah tax cut package HB54 to go into effect next month, receives celebration, criticism

By Marissa Lundeen
April 17, 2023 12:00 AM
Governor Spencer Cox signed historic tax cut package HB54 into law last month, and some Utahns are wondering who it will most benefit.
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Business

BYU students can access resources during tax season

By Ingrid Sagers
March 15, 2021 12:00 AM
Students can turn to different resources as they file taxes for the 2020 tax year, including the BYU Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and IRS Free File Online programs.
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Local

Prop 9 could change form of Utah County government

By Kaela Cleary
October 27, 2020 12:00 AM
Editor’s note: As the Nov. 3 election draws near, the Daily Universe is exploring different national and local issues impacting voters in a series of stories.
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Religion

Church responds to whistleblower complaint regarding donated funds

By Sydnee Gonzalez
December 17, 2019 12:00 AM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has denied any wrongdoing in response to a whistleblower complaint alleging that the Church had potentially violated federal tax laws by stockpiling $100 billion in tithing donations instead of using them for charitable works.
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World

Toke off! Marijuana is set to become legal across Canada

By Associated Press
October 10, 2018 12:00 AM
In this Sept. 24, 2018 photo, different strains of marijuana are displayed for sale at the Warmland Centre, a medical marijuana dispensary in Mill Bay, British Columbia on Vancouver Island in Canada. On Oct. 17, 2018, Canada will become the second and largest country with a legal national marijuana marketplace, forcing many dispensaries, including Warmland, to close temporarily until they receive licenses under the new recreational system. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
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Local

Organization promotes Utah education tax hikes

By Madalyn Mcrae
July 13, 2017 12:00 AM
Our Schools Now is proposing a law that would increase taxes to generate revenue for public education.
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Business

Resources help college students file taxes for the first time

By Benjamin Steele
March 15, 2017 12:00 AM
Dillon Papenfuss, left, helps a student with her online tax submission at BYU Volunteer Income Tax Assistance. Although taxes can be an unfamiliar process for college students, knowing the basics can make all the difference. (Elizabeth Blight)
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Healthy Living

BYU personal finance experts give budgeting tips

By Brynn Dew
March 19, 2016 12:00 AM
BYU's on-campus resources help students save money and create a budget. (Maddi Driggs)
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Campus Events

Students at VITA lab file taxes for free

By Alyssa Nielsen
March 02, 2016 12:00 AM
A BYU student volunteer helps file Jerret Elton's tax return for free. (Ari Davis)
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Local

Online vendors may be responsible for online sales tax

By Chris Larson
January 15, 2016 12:00 AM
Unassuming Utahns may be evading taxes without knowing it by shopping online.
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Nation

Republican front-runner Trump proposes tax cuts for all

September 28, 2015 12:00 AM
NEW YORK — After weeks of vowing to raise taxes on 'hedge fund guys' and high-income earners, Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump unveiled a tax plan Monday that would cut rates across the board and reduce the amount paid by wealthiest Americans and corporations into the U.S. Treasury.
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Nation

Trump's airtime 'trumped' by other GOP candidates in CNN debate

By Abby Hobbs
September 17, 2015 12:00 AM
Brigham Young University students gathered in the JSB auditorium on Wednesday evening to watch the GOP debate and listen to post-commentary led by political science professors Richard Davis and Sven Wilson.
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Healthy Living

BYU student health plan not compliant with Obamacare

By Allie Arnell
September 04, 2015 12:00 AM
BYU's student health care plan doesn't meet the minimum essential coverage requirements set by Obamacare, and those on it will be charged on their yearly federal taxes next year for being uninsured.
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Campus

Education Week: Preparing for a senior couples mission

By Lorraine Chomel-Bailey
August 19, 2015 12:00 AM
Education Week speaker Craig Judd discusses the options for dealing with a house at home while on a senior mission.
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Nation

Despite low gas prices, gas tax hike appears unlikely

January 20, 2015 12:00 AM
The new Republican-controlled Congress is facing an old problem: where to find the money for highway and transit programs.
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News

Filing taxes: Ten things every college student should know

By Haley Tharp
January 30, 2014 12:00 AM
Beta Alpha Psi is an organization that helps students with taxes. (Photo courtesy of Cameron Hodson)
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Local

VITA offers Utah County volunteer opportunity to file taxes

By Megan Noack
October 24, 2012 12:00 AM
BYU students at Volunteer Income Tax Assistance spend time filing taxes for qualified Utah County residents, while other students cringe at the 't-word,' calling their parents for help with W2 forms.
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Nation

This year's taxes done, next year's in question

By Sarah Petersen
April 26, 2012 12:00 AM
Tax day may be over, but it is never too soon to start thinking about filing for next year. In fact, several politicians, including former president George W. Bush, have already started.
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