In the waning days of this year’s Legislature, Utah lawmakers came close to raising the sales tax on food — but pulled back, saying more study was needed. Now, some members instead are considering doing the opposite: eliminating the food tax.
Rep. Tim Quinn, R-Heber, said he figures that if the state raised its share of sales tax on other items from 4.7 percent to 4.95 percent, the sales tax on food could drop to zero — and solve many of the problems discussed.
“Perhaps that’s something that amenable to all of us,” Quinn said, although he quickly clarified he is not yet advocating such a plan.