(1) Beginning on or after July 1, 2006, and subject to Section 11-13-303, an in lieu excise tax is imposed on the gross receipts of a taxpayer engaging in business in the state of Utah in each taxable year as follows: Gross Receipts AmountRate of TaxNot in excess of $10,000,000NoneIn excess of $10,000,000 but not in excess of $500,000,000 .6250%In excess of $500,000,000 but not in excess of $1,000,000,000 .9375%In excess of $1,000,000,0001.2500%
(2) It is the intent of the Legislature that, as a result of the tax rate decrease provided in Section 59-8-104 of Chapter 221, Laws of Utah 2006, all or a portion of any cost decrease received by a taxpayer as a result of the tax rate decrease be used in whole or in part for expenditures, scholarships, or grants that will benefit the citizens of this state.