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 November 2020

PUBLIC NOTICE & AGENDA

Uniformity Committee Meeting 
Uniformity Committee Charter adopted November 7, 2018 

Thursday, November 5, 2020
2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Eastern
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2:00 – 2:15 P.M.                                                                    

I. Welcome and Introductions
Chair, Tommy Hoyt (TX) and Vice Chair, Maria Sanders (MO)
The chair will ask participants to introduce themselves.

Approval of Minutes of July 2020
Chair will ask for approval of minutes from the July 2020 meeting.

No materials

Minutes
2:15 – 2:20 P.M. II. Initial Public Comment
The chair will ask if there is any initial public comment. (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 – 2:45 P.M. IV. Wayfair/Marketplace Update and Discussion
Richard Cram (MTC)
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

 

See link to project page and report
2:45 – 3:15 P.M.   V. Report on Model for Reporting Federal Adjustments – Partnership Issues – Possible Vote
Katie Lolley (OR), Work Group Chair, Helen Hecht (MTC), and members of the public
The committee will be asked to consider and potentially vote on technical corrections to the model.

Presentation of Draft Technical Corrections

 

Partnership Example

See link to project page
3:15 – 3:30 P.M. BREAK
3:30 – 3:40 P.M. VI. Standing Subcommittee
Maria Sanders, Subcommittee Chair (MO) and Helen Hecht (MTC)
The standing subcommittee will give a brief report on its inaugural meeting.		 Update
3:40 – 4:10 P.M. VII. Staff Report on Potential New Projects and Possible Vote
Helen Hecht (MTC)
Staff will give a report on potential new projects that have been suggested in the recent past. The chair may then ask for discussion or a potential vote to consider or take up one or more projects.

Memo to the Committee

 

See link to project page
4:10 – 4:50 P.M. VIII. Round Table 
The chair will ask state representatives to share developments in their states, especially those affecting any uniformity matters.		 No materials
4:50 – 5:00 P.M. IX. New Business
5:00 P.M. X. Adjourn

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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