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.

Uniformity Committee Agenda July 2021

PUBLIC NOTICE & AGENDA

Uniformity Committee Meeting 
Uniformity Committee Charter adopted November 7, 2018 

Wednesday, July 28, 2021
2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Eastern
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Please be aware that all times listed below are approximate.

 
Approximate Time:
2:00 – 2:15  P.M. Eastern                                                                    

I. Welcome, Introductions, and Approval of the Minutes 
Chair, Maria Sanders (MO)

The chair will ask staff to take the roll and to ask participating states for approval of the minutes of the meeting held on April 27 and 28 (with or without proposed amendments).

Approval of Minutes of April 2021 minutes 2020

 

Minutes 
 
2:15 – 2:20 P.M.

II. Initial Public Comment

The chair will ask for  initial public comment on the agenda of the committee for both days. (The public may also comment throughout the meeting on topics discussed.)

 No materials    
 
2:20 – 2:30 P.M.

III. Uniformity Developments 
Helen Hecht (MTC) 

MTC staff will give a brief presentation on the major developments affecting the committee’s uniformity efforts generally.

 Memo to the Committee
 
2:30 – 2:50 P.M.

IV. Recommendation of Standing Subcommittee on Proposal to Draft a White Paper on Sales Taxation of Digital Goods
Maria Sanders, Chair of Standing Subcommittee

MTC staff will give a presentation on developments in the area of Wayfair/marketplace implementation around the country. The committee may comment or discuss issues relevant to the MTC work group (currently on hold). 

 Memo to the Committee
Possible Vote
 
2:50 – 3:50 P.M.   V. Status Report and Overview – State Taxation of Partnership Project
Laurie McElhatton (CA), staff, and others  		 Presentation 
 
3:50 – 4:00 P.M. BREAK
 
4:00 – 4:55 P.M.

VI. Roundtable 

The chair will ask state representatives to share developments in their states, especially those affecting any uniformity matters.

 No materials
 
4:55 – 5:00 P.M.

VII. New Business

 

 No materials
 
5:00 P.M.

VIII. Adjourn

 

 No materials
 

Committee Rules:

Generally – The Chair runs the meeting, following the agenda. Anyone wishing to speak should ask to be recognized by the Chair. Questions are welcome at any time and participation is encouraged. The agenda also provides signals for each topic as to the type of participation anticipated (discussion, advice, voting, etc.). Members of the public are invited to provide comments as well.

Committee Members – Committee membership is voluntary and inclusive. All state personnel present or on the phone during a meeting are welcome to participate as members of the Committee and can offer motions or amendments and participate in Committee discussion, etc. But only one person from each state should cast a vote. (Members from the same state can decide who votes.)

Motions and Amendments – Official Committee decisions are made by motion (no need for a second). Motions may be offered by any Committee member, with or without an invitation of the Chair. The moving member may amend or withdraw a motion prior to a vote and other members may offer amendments, “friendly” or not. The Chair will allow discussion of motions and amendments prior to voting. The Chair may allow a request to reconsider a motion after a vote.

Voting – The Chair determines how particular votes are taken—including asking for objections only. State members participating by phone may be asked to identify themselves when voting, but otherwise, there is no requirement for a roll call vote. Unless the Chair asks for objections only, members may vote to accept or reject a motion or amendment, or may abstain. Staff will be asked to record adopted motions and amendments, but need not record vote tallies unless requested.

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