Just a few tax rate changes took effect in Utah on Oct. 1, 2017.
Apple Valley imposed a new 1% municipal transient room tax (in addition to the 6.05% combined sales and use tax).
Emery County imposed a new 0.25% county option highway and public transit tax, for a combined sales and use tax rate of 6.2%.
Spring City imposed a new municipal energy tax at a rate of 6% (in addition to the 6.2% combined sales and use tax).
Additional information is available from the Utah State Tax Commission. To learn more about tax automation software, which can simplify sales and use tax compliance in all states, check out Avalara.
Sales tax rates, rules, and regulations change frequently. Although we hope you'll find this information helpful, this blog is for informational purposes only and does not provide legal or tax advice.
Avalara Author
Gail Cole
Gail began researching and writing about sales tax in 2012 and has been fascinated with it ever since. She has a penchant for uncovering unusual tax facts, and endeavors to make complex sales tax laws more digestible for both experts and laypeople.