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Show ft !i H y ll 1 i i if 1 1 i V 1151 inl iil Utah's local sales tax produced $4,921,269 in revenue for municipal and county purposes throughout Utah County last year, according to an analysis completed by Utah Foundation, the private tax research organization. These collections were equal to a countywide property tax levy of 11.52 mills ($11.52 per $1,000 assessed valuation). Local sales tax revenue received by Lehi City in 1977 totaled $77,194. According to the foundation study, this was equivalent to an added city property tax levy of 7.88 mills ($7.88 per $1,000 assessed valuation). Another 1.13 mills would have been needed to replace the local sales tax revenue now being received by the county government. During the 1978 budget session, a proposal was made to begin phasing out the sales tax on food. Foundation analysts calculate that such a food exemption would reduce sales tax revenues currently received by state and local units in Utah by about 16 percent. Total revenue loss from such an exemption would amount to $56 million per year throughout the state and would be equivalent to one of the following: 1. A one percent increase in-crease in the sales tax rate on all non-food items. 2. A 25 percent across-the-board rise in individual in-dividual income tax rates. 3. A property tax increase in-crease of 12.9 mills C$12.90 - per $1,000 assessed valuation) . ,By July 1, 1978, 22 of the states plus the District of Columbia will HUH have eliminated the sales tax on food. Several of the other states provide for a food tax credit that can be applied against the state income tax. Utah established a one-time food tax credit of $6.00 per person in 1973. The credit amounted to $5.9 million and was claimed for 86 percent of the state's population. Foundation analysts indicate that Utah probably would have to raise some other tax if a food tax exemption is provided. Although Utah reported substantial state surpluses in several of the past years, it is unlikely that any large surpluses will be generated in the years immediately ahead. The report notes that the prospect of rising school enrollments, increased retirement and social security costs for public employees, a backlog of building needs, the scheduled repayment of authorized bond issues, along with other factors will place considerable pressure on future state budgets. In analyzing the local sales tax, the foundation observed that the local option tax now is imposed im-posed in all 29 counties of the state and produced more than $44 million in revenue for local units. At the present time, the local sales tax is allocated on the basis of the locale where the tax is levied and collected. Proposals have been made to change the method of allocation so that the local sales tax would be distributed according to population. Such a change would require an amendment to the state constitution. Proponents of the change to distribute ill 'L Sir n, o. o. lis A M W aw m m k. m lepmna jione i i a Weddings. Receptions and Parties , 215 Hth Center ' American For, Vuh j Total Wedding Services Invitations, Calei, Photography. Floweri ' Office Open Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. and Saturday. 2-5 p.m. ond by Appointment 756-6897 or 295-9182 Collect E'iOy Hegonce with faj ond Economy HI playhouse 20 So. Main Pleasant Grove Phone 785-3480 Live on Stage Produced by Valley Wide Productions Directed by Joel A. Osborne Thurs. Night. Apr. 20 2 for 1 Last 4 performances April 20, 21, 22, 24 Tickets Now or Sale at Aihambra Bosoffice 4 p.m. Daily $3.50 Adults $2.50 Students and Sr. Citizens Also Group Rates and Family Night Rates MOVIE Matinees Sat., 3 p.m. The Bandwagon Wed . 2 p.m. With Fred Astaire local sales tax money according to population contend that a large part of the revenue received in some of the cities currently is paid by individuals living in other communities or in unincorporated areas. Opponents of the change, on the other hand, argue that cities must provide many governmental services for nonresidents who work, shop, or otherwise enjoy the amenities provided by the city. As a result, they claim that the sales tax paid by such nonresidents of the city merely reimburse the community for a smali part of the added costs for such services. Swallow your pride occasionally. It's non-fattening. Class of '60 Bans Reunion in June Hey Old Timers! American Fork Class of '68, hear me well! The time has come to clear the cobwebs and reminisce of the good old times ! The reunion entitled "The Way We Were" at AFHS is slated for Friday, June 30, at 7:00 p.m. at the Alpine Country Club. Price per couple is $20 , individuals $10, covering the cost of the stuffed pork chop dinner with all the extras, a social hour with hor d' oeuvres and punch. An added bonus will be a program featuring talented members of the class and a dance afterwards. That's not all. See for yourself. . . plan to attend. For further information call Stephen or Claudia Barratt 756-6542 or 756-3551; Jerry or Avonne Brooks at 768-8681 or 768-8384. Also, any information on the whre-abouts whre-abouts of the following class members would be appreciated. Nadine Chad-wick, Chad-wick, Kaedel Culmer, Vida Davis, Roseann Dean, Elizabeth Harden, Emma Lou Mann, Barbara Nielson, Van Hall, Jody Walker, Linda Walker, Dennis Jex, Matthew Hussey, Sheila Wolfe and Lewis Wright. .GARDENING TIME AMERICAN FORK CITIZEN THURS., APRIL 20, 1378 LEW. UTAH The average man has 66 pounds of muscle, 40 pounds of bone, and 3 and a fourth pounds of brain, which seems to explain a lot of things. 5'""..! 77.. HOME 'GROWN VEGETABLE BAYLY CORP. Pleasant Grovs HOW HIRING 6 Ml. t r U7 mi ir -A "My name is Tammy Sanders and I enjoy my job at Bayly Corporation in Pleasant Grove. 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