Eric Smith

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Yellow flowers bloom in the spring of 2020 outside the Church Office Building.

Opinion

I teach tax law. This is what I wish reporters understood about church finances

This is a call for higher journalistic inquiry and thoroughness on complicated matters related to tax and religious organizations.

By Eric Smith, Contributor

Opinion

No, the IRS is not equipped to administer COVID-19 relief

The American Rescue Plan Act, signed into law last week by President Biden, denotes the IRS as federal social benefits administrator.

By Eric Smith, Contributor

Opinion

Democrats control the Senate, and public policy takes a blow

Split government leads to better and more durable public policy.

By Eric Smith, Contributor

Opinion

Gov. Herbert’s school mask mandate will marginalize hearing impaired students

By Eric Smith, Contributor

FILE - Members of the Senate gather at the State Capitol in Salt Lake City for a special session on Wednesday, July 18, 2018.

Opinion

Guest opinion: Utah’s tax reform is the result of a manufactured crisis

By Eric Smith, Contributor