Utah Supreme Court rules COVID-19 doesn't qualify for a tax break

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Supreme Court has ruled that COVID-19 does not qualify as a "disruptive event" to justify giving some major businesses a tax break. In a ruling, the state's top court came down against a coalition of businesses and property owners that sought relief from property taxes citing the massive disruption of a global pandemic. The coalition challenging the taxes was led by the Larry H. Miller Company and included the Grand America and Little America hotels; Kohl's Department Stores; Thanksgiving Point; and numerous mall operators....