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Executive Director Joe Huddleston Awarded Honorary Degree

The Commission is pleased to announce that Executive Director Joe Huddleston was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws on December 14, 2009, by University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides. The award of an honorary degree is the highest honor the University of South Carolina can bestow. Joe Huddleston was cited for his considerable leadership and commitment to the pursuit of efficient and effective government and commerce through sound public policies; for his dedication and devotion to the concept of equitable and simplified taxation; and for his dedication to the communities in which he has lived as well as to his alma mater, the University of South Carolina. You can read more about this tremendous honor.

Marshall Stranburg Receives 2009 MTC Paull Mines Award

On July 29, 2009, Marshall Stranburg, General Counsel for the Florida Department of Revenue, was presented with the second annual Paull Mines Award for Contribution to State Tax Jurisprudence. The Commission established this award to honor Paull Mines, who served as MTC general counsel for eight years until his death in 2002. We are pleased to recognize Marshall’s outstanding contributions, and the leadership, legal excellence, and professional integrity that Marshall exercises in the best tradition of the profession.

Commission Seeks Information for its Automated Audit Program Software Project

The MTC Technology Committee is seeking information from interested vendors regarding computer software to be used for case management by its Joint Audit Program. Responses are due by March 1, 2010. Click here for more information.

State Tax Amnesties

Several states are in the midst of or have recent started amnesty programs. For your convenience, the Commission has set up a page that lists these amnesty programs and provides links you can follow to get specific information. You can find that page here.

42^nd Annual Conference

The Commission held its 42^nd Annual Conference, The States, The Economy, and the Great Recession, on July 29, 2009 in Kansas City, Missouri. Visit our 2009 Annual Conference page to see presentations from this event.

Statistical Sampling for Sales and Use Tax Audits

Appropriate use of sampling techniques contributes to reduced audit cost and improved audit results—for both the tax agency and the taxpayer. The MTC has scheduled three sessions of this course, which are open to state and local government and private sector participants:

• March 22-25, 2010 in Dallas, Texas
• June 7-10, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia

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