Fiscal Note - State of Utah - 2011 General Session

SB0270 - Modifications to Sales and Use Tax

State Government (UCA 36-12-13(2)(b)):
This bill decreases revenue to the General Fund by $3,183,300 in FY 2012 and $9,358,800 in FY 2013. The Transportation Investment Fund of 2005 and the Critical Highway Needs Fund are expected to see an increase in revenue of $1.1 million annually.

State Budget Detail TableFY 2011FY 2012FY 2013
Revenue:   
General Fund$0($9,358,800)($9,358,800)
General Fund, One-Time$0$6,175,500$0
Transportation Fund Restricted$0$1,100,000$1,100,000
Transportation Fund Restricted$0$1,100,000$1,100,000
   Total Revenue$0($983,300)($7,158,800)
    
Expenditure$0$0$0
    
Net Impact, All Funds (Rev.-Exp.)$0($983,300)($7,158,800)
   Net Impact, General/Education Funds (Rev.-Exp.)$0($3,183,300)($9,358,800)

Local Governments (UCA 36-12-13(2)(c)):
Local entities are expected to see an increase in sales tax revenue of $31.7 million in FY 2012 and $33.9 million in FY 2013.

Direct Expenditures by Utah Residents and Businesses (UCA 36-12-13(2)(d)):
By decreasing the general sales tax rate and increasing the food tax rate, this bill shifts the tax burden from non-food purchases to food purchases. Businesses are expected to see a decrease in the cost of complying with the sales tax statute by a minimum of $1,000,000 annually.

3/2/2011, 4:15:52 PM, Lead Analyst: Wilko, A./Attny: RLROffice of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst