It’s the ‘Year of The Tax Cut, Again,’ but what does that even mean? Robert Gehrke weighs in.

Robert Gehrke: 'With the Legislature intent on cutting taxes, who should we be trying to help? If the goal is to alleviate the burden on Utahns who are fighting poverty, an earned income tax credit is the best option.

“I think there’s still some discussion on it but I have to admit, neither body seems too energized by it,” Senate Majority Leader Evan Vickers, R-Cedar City, told reporters Wednesday. “I know the Democrats are very energized by it, the Republicans are not.”But Vickers suggested there might be some additional tax measures coming out of the House — another $40 million in cuts that might do more to help struggling households.

Winder said his bill would provide a state credit of 15% of the federal amount, although it wouldn’t be refundable . So are the grocery tax proposals DOA? Seems likely, but proponents of the alternate plans aren’t throwing in the towel.

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