Utah taxes — property, income, sales, retirement

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Property tax, income tax, sales tax, and retirement-income treatment in Utah. Quick read for movers, retirees, and remote workers.

Flat 4.55% income tax. Low property tax. SS partially taxed but credit available.

Effective property tax

0.52%

of home value/yr

Income tax (top rate)

4.55%

Sales tax (state)

6.10%

local adds more

SS taxed by state?

Yes

Property tax

Utah’s effective property tax rate is approximately 0.52% of assessed home value per year. On a $350,000 home that’s about $1,820/yr. Rates vary by county and municipality — this is a state-wide average.

Income tax

Top marginal rate: 4.55%. Brackets vary by income. For wage earners, the effective rate depends on filing status, deductions, and credits.

Sales tax

State base rate: 6.10%. Local municipal and county additions can raise the combined rate by 1-4 percentage points.

Retirement income

Social Security: Taxed by state. Pensions & 401(k) withdrawals: Partial exclusion / credit available.

Top cities in Utah

Salt Lake City · pop 217,783 · momentum 65

West Valley City · pop 138,144 · momentum 61

West Jordan · pop 116,688 · momentum 63

Provo · pop 115,479 · momentum 65

St. George · pop 106,288 · momentum 61

Orem · pop 96,646 · momentum 67

Compare to other states: All 50 state tax overviews · All Utah cities · Best Utah cities for retirees

Sources: Tax Foundation effective property tax rankings, state DOR publications, AARP retirement tax guide. 2024/2025 representative figures — verify with a CPA for your specific situation.