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Letter: A state of taxation

(Francisco Kjolseth | Tribune file photo)  The tax reform task force holds its first meeting at the Utah Capitol on Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, after a statewide listening tour to gather input on changes to the tax code and other options for addressing the state's reported budgetary challenges.

(Francisco Kjolseth | Tribune file photo) The tax reform task force holds its first meeting at the Utah Capitol on Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, after a statewide listening tour to gather input on changes to the tax code and other options for addressing the state's reported budgetary challenges.

With all the recent proposed tax hikes, maybe we should change the spelling of the state from Utah to Utax.

Molly Baird, Salt Lake City

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