Taxes in Utah
In Utah, the state sales tax rate is 7.25%. An additional city sales tax of up to 2.1% may apply. The sales tax on grocery food is 3%.
Utah has a flat 4.65% income tax rate. Taxable income is your total income minus deductions and exemptions. You can claim a $579 personal exemption for each dependent.
Utah has a property tax rate of about 0.58%, ranking 11th lowest nationally. The typical Utah homeowner pays around $1,900 per year in property taxes.
Social Security benefits are taxed in Utah to the same extent as federal taxes. However, Utah offers a nonrefundable tax credit to offset some taxes on Social Security benefits.
Sales Tax in Salt Lake City
The Salt Lake City general sales tax rate is 4.85%. Depending on the zipcode, the sales tax rate may vary from 4.7% to 8.35%. The rate changes depending on the purchase type.
Salt Lake City has a 0% local sales tax rate. This is lower than 84.7% of Utah cities and counties. Certain purchases like groceries, alcohol, cigarettes, and gasoline may have extra taxes.
The minimum 2023 combined sales tax rate for Salt Lake City is 7.75%. This total includes state, county, and city sales tax rates.
Salt Lake City property owners can appeal assessments to the Salt Lake County Board of Equalization.
For a two-bedroom apartment in Salt Lake City, you need to earn $79,740 yearly or $38.34 hourly.
Utah State Tax Information
The Utah sales tax rate is 5.95% as of 2023, with some cities and counties adding local sales tax up to 2.4%, for a maximum possible 8.35% combined rate.
The Utah State Tax Commission manages sales tax in Utah. Contact them with questions or for assistance.