Utah Contractor Sales Tax 2026: Labor, Materials, Rules

Utah sales tax for contractors 2026. Labor taxable? Materials? Real rules from state revenue department.

Utah Contractor Sales Tax 2026

Utah sales tax for contractors 2026. Labor taxable? Materials? Real rules from state revenue department.

Utah sales tax rate for contractors

  • Combined rate: 4.85% + local (~7.2% combined avg)
  • Construction labor taxable: NO - real property labor is exempt
  • Tax authority: Utah State Tax Commission

How Utah treats contractor labor

Real property labor exempt. Restaurant tax (1%) does not apply to contractors.

Utah-specific rules

Utah uses State Construction Registry (SCR) for preliminary notices. 20-day prelim deadline is strict.

Utah mechanics lien rights

Beyond sales tax, Utah contractor billing must respect the mechanics lien deadline of 180 days from completion. Preliminary notice: Preliminary Notice required within 20 days of first furnishing.

Utah contractor licensing

Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) - required for licensed work. $280 + exam + financial statement. Board: https://dopl.utah.gov.

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