MultiTax Commission

An intergovernmental state tax agency whose mission is to promote uniform and consistent tax policy and administration among the states, assist taxpayers in achieving compliance with existing tax laws, and advocate for state and local sovereignty in the development of tax policy.

Executive Committee Agenda July 2015

PUBLIC NOTICE AND AGENDA

Multistate Tax Commission Executive Committee Meeting
The Davenport Hotel
10 South Post Street
Spokane, Washington

Thursday, July 30, 2015
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time

Dial-In Number: 1-800-442-5794
Conference Code: 626121#

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I. Welcome and Introductions
II. Initial Public Comment Period
In accordance with its Public Participation Policy, the Commission provides this opportunity for members of the public to address the Commission directly on this agenda. The Chair may also provide for public comment before or during the committee’s discussion of specific agenda items.
III. Approval of Minutes of Executive Committee Meeting on May 7, 2015
IV. Report of the Chair
V. Report of the Treasurer
Financial Report for the 12-month Period July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015
VI. Report of the Executive Director
Arm’s-Length Adjustment Service Update
VII. Other Reports
Other Information from Committees & Programs not covered in their Annual Reports to the Commission (if any)
VIII. Strategic Planning
IX. Discussion with Sales Tax Certified Service Providers on Benefits of Using CSPs in Non-Streamlined States
X. Uniformity
A.  Sales and Use Tax Nexus (Engaging in Business) Model Statute [if ready for consideration]
B.  Model Sales and Use Tax Notice and Reporting Statute – Status of Litigation Report
C.  Other Uniformity Matters (if any)
XI. Federal Issues with State Tax Implications
A.  H.R. 235, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act / S.431 Internet Tax Freedom Forever Act  B.  S.698, Marketplace Fairness Act /H.R. 2775, Remote Transactions Parity Act C.  S.386/H.R. 2315, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act  D.  S.851/H.R.1643, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2015  E.  H.R.1528, End Discriminatory State Taxes on Automobile Rentals Act of 2015        F.   H.R. 2584, Business Activity Tax of 2015 G.  Portman/Schumer Plan to Curb U.S. Taxation of Overseas Profit H.  Federal Tax Reform  I.   Other Federal Legislative Activity
XII. Upcoming Meetings & Events
2015 Fall Committee Meetings, Dec. 9th to 11th (Wed-Fri) — Charleston, S.C.
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XIII. Consideration of Confidential Matters during Closed Session
I. A. Nexus Committee & National Nexus Program
     1.  Approval of Minutes of Closed Session on May 7, 2015
     2.  Report on Confidential Matters
Pursuant to the Commission’s Public Participation Policy, Section 15, Subsection (c), this item is scheduled for a closed session because it involves confidential taxpayer information, the disclosure of which is prohibited by law.  Pursuant to the Commission’s Public Participation Policy, Section 16, consideration of minutes is scheduled for a confidential session because that policy requires that the minute book of a closed session be kept confidential.
II. B. Audit Committee & Joint Audit Program
     1.  Approval of Minutes of Closed Session on May 7, 2015
     2.  Report on Confidential Matters
Pursuant to the Commission’s Public Participation Policy, Section 15, Subsection (c), this item is scheduled for a closed session because it involves confidential taxpayer information, the disclosure of which is prohibited by law.  Pursuant to the Commission’s Public Participation Policy, Section 16, consideration of minutes is scheduled for a confidential session because that policy requires that the minute book of a closed session be kept confidential.
III. C. Items Related to Pending Litigation & Commission Personnel Matters (if any)
     1.  Approval of Minutes of Closed Session on May 7, 2015
     2.  Litigation regarding Compact Article III Election
     3.  Other Confidential Matters
Pursuant to the Commission’s Public Participation Policy, section 15, subsection (f), an item relating to pending litigation may be scheduled for a closed session if it involves a current adjudicatory proceeding to which the Commission or a member State is a party; if it involves significant exposure to litigation against the Commission or a member State, if this body needs to decide if a significant exposure to litigation exists; or if the Commission or a member State is initiating or making a decision to initiate litigation.  Pursuant to section 15, subsection (a) and (e), an item may be scheduled for a confidential session because it involves confidential personnel information or the discharging of responsibilities related to salaries, salary schedules, or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits.

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XIV. Resumption of Public Session and Reports from Closed Session (if any)
XV. Adjournment

2015 Annual Committee Meetings webpage.