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.

Litigation Committee Agenda July 2012

PUBLIC NOTICE AND AGENDA

Litigation Committee 2012 Summer Meeting
Monday, July 30, 2012
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Grand Rapids, Michigan

To participate via teleconference, please dial 1-866-381-9862
and enter access code 5364110.

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I. Welcome and Introductions (3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.)
II. Public Comment Period (3:15 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.)
III.  Program Activities: 
1. (3:20 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.) U.S. Supreme Court Update.  Shirley Sicilian, General Counsel, Multistate Tax Commission.
2. (4:00 p.m.- 4:20 p.m.) Update on Possible Federal Legislation Affecting State Taxation and State Sovereignty. Roxanne Bland, Counsel, Multistate Tax Commission.
3. (4:20 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.) Sourcing Income from Pre-Written Software: Microsoft v. Franchise Tax Board, San Francisco Sup. Ct. Case No. CGC08471260 (2011).  Benjamin Miller, Retired Annuitant, California FTB.
IV. Adjourn (5:00 p.m.)

 

In accordance with the Multistate Tax Commission’s public participation policy, the informational and training session scheduled for July 31, 2012 is open only to attorneys who represent revenue agencies or associations of revenue agencies. See Section 5(c)(3) of the MTC’s public participation policy. Additional information on this meeting and agenda may be secured from Bruce Fort, Multistate Tax Commission, 444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 425, Washington, D.C. 20001-1538, telephone: (505) 982-8902.