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 May 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE & AGENDA

Multistate Tax Commission Executive Committee Meeting 
444 North Capitol St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001

Dial-in: 1-605-475-5605, Conf. Code: 273821

Thursday, May 11, 2017 
8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time

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 Meeting on December 15, 2016
IV. Report of the Chair
  A.  Election of Executive Committee Member for Unexpired Term Due to Vacancy 
  B.  Resolutions Committee
  C.  Nominating Committee
V. Report of the Treasurer
 

A.  Financial Report for the Period July 1, 2016 – March 31, 2017
 

B.  2017-2018 Budget Review & Approval
VI. Report of the Executive Director
  A.  Report for the Period July 1, 2017 – March 31, 2017
  B.  Recommendation on Property Tax (4R Act) Project Funds
  C.  Adjustments to Committee Meeting Schedule
  D.  Notice of Proposed Amendments to Bylaws
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. Federal Issues with State Tax Implications
  A. Bills Introduced in the 115th Congress
       1. S.19 (proposed Sec. 20), MOBILE NOW Act
       2.  S.540/H.R.1393, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2017
  B.  Issues Likely to be Considered in the 115th Congress
       1.  Marketplace Fairness/Remote Transactions Parity 
       2.  Digital Goods and Services 
       3.  Business Activity Tax Simplification
       4.  End Discriminatory State Taxes for Automobile Rentals 
  C.  Federal Tax Reform
  D.  Other Federal Legislative Activity
IX. Upcoming Meetings & Events
  50th Annual Conference & Meetings, July 31 – August 3, 2017, Louisville, Kentucky

———————– CLOSED SESSION —————————–
X. Consideration of Confidential Matters during Closed Session
  A. Nexus Committee & National Nexus Program
     1.  Approval of Minutes of Closed Session on December 15, 2016
     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 December 15, 2016
     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 December 15, 2016
     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 —————————— 
XI. Resumption of Public Session and Reports from Closed Session (if any)
XII. Adjournment