Income Tax Contributions Amendments

SB 151 allows Utah taxpayers to voluntarily contribute to the Statewide Hunger Relief Fund when filing their individual income tax returns, with contributions going directly to the Utah Food Bank to combat hunger statewide. The bill creates a dedicated fund requiring annual disbursements to the Utah Food Bank and includes a safeguard: if contributions average less than $30,000 per year for three consecutive years, the option will be removed from tax forms. Taxpayers must actively choose to contribute; it is not mandatory. The fund becomes operational for tax years beginning January 1, 2025, with the option to opt out if funding falls short.