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 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE & AGENDA

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Thursday, July 26, 2018
8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time

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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 Committee regarding the topics on this agenda. The Chair may also provide for public comment before or during the discussion of specific agenda items.

A member of the public who has substantial comments is urged to submit them in writing before the meeting.  Please contact the Commission staff member noted as an information contact on this agenda to coordinate submission of written comments.

The Chair may limit the amount of time available to each individual speaker to allow sufficient opportunity for all commenters and the accomplishment of the Committee’s business during the time allotted for the meeting.
III. Approval of Minutes of Executive Committee Meetings on November 17, 2017, and January 8, 2018
IV. Report of the Chair
V. Report of the Treasurer
A.  2018-2019  Budget Review and Approval
B.  Financial Report for the 9-month Period July 1, 2017 – March 31, 2018
VI. Report of the Executive Director
VII. Committee Reports
A.  Audit Committee
B.  Litigation Committee
C.  Nexus Committee
D.  State Intercompany Transactions Advisory Service Committee
E.  Strategic Planning Steering Committee
F.   Uniformity Committee
G.  Other Committee Business (if any)
VIII. Uniformity

A.  Hearing Officer Report on Proposed Draft Amendments to the Commission’s Model General Allocation and Apportionment Regulations

B.  Model Sales and Use Tax Notice and Reporting Statute – Update and Possible Action

C.  Model Uniform Statute and Regulation for Reporting Adjustments to Federal Taxable Income and Federal Partnership Audit Adjustments – Update and Possible Action

D.  Other Uniformity Matters (if any)
IX. Federal Issues with State Tax Implications
A. Bills Introduced in the 115th Congress
     1.  S.19 (proposed Sec. 20), MOBILE NOW Act

            a.  Included in FY 2018 federal budget bill (H.R. 1625 – Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018)

b.  Discussion on impacts felt and reactions by states
     2.   S.540/H.R.1393, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2017
     3.   S.976, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2017/H.R.2193, Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2017
     4.   H.R. 2887, No Regulation Without Representation Act
     5.   S.1159/H.R.2024, End Discriminatory State Taxes for Automobile Renters Act of 2017
B.  Issues Likely to be Considered in the 115th Congress
     1.  Digital Goods and Services
     2.  Business Activity Tax Simplification
C.  Federal Tax Reform
D.  Other Federal Legislative Activity
X. Upcoming Meetings & Events

51st Annual Conference & Meetings, July 23 to July 26, 2018 – Boston, Massachusetts

2018 Fall Committee Meetings, November 5 to 8, 2018 – Orlando, Florida

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XI. Consideration of Confidential Matters during Closed Session
A. Nexus Committee & National Nexus Program
   1.  Approval of Minutes of Closed Session on November 17, 2017
   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.
B. Audit Committee & Joint Audit Program
   1.  Approval of Minutes of Closed Session on November 17, 2017
   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.
C. Items Related to Pending Litigation & Commission Personnel Matters
   1.  Approval of Minutes of Closed Session on November 17, 2017
   2.  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.

—————————– PUBLIC SESSION RECONVENED ——————————
XII. Resumption of Public Session and Reports from Closed Session (if any)
XIII.  Adjournment