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 2020

PUBLIC NOTICE & AGENDA

Uniformity Committee Meeting 
Uniformity Committee Charter adopted November 7, 2018 

Monday, July 27, 2020
2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Eastern
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Please be aware that all times listed below are approximate.

 
                              2:00 – 2:15 P.M.                                                                    

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 April 2020
Chair will ask for approval of minutes from meeting in April 2020.

No materials 

Minutes    
 
2:15 – 2:20 P.M. Initial Public Comment
The chair will ask if there is any initial public comment. (The public is invited to give comments throughout the meeting on topics discussed.)		 No materials    
 
2:20 – 2:30 P.M. 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.

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).

See link to project page and report
 
2:45 – 3:15 P.M.  

New Project Selection Proposal, Discussion and Voting
Maria Sanders, Work Group Chair (MO) and Helen Hecht (MTC)
The work group tasked with coming up with a new project selection process will present their draft proposal for the committee’s consideration—including the establishment of a standing committee. In addition, staff will provide an example of the kind of report on possible new projects that might be used as part of that process. The committee will be invited to discuss the proposal and potentially vote on how to go forward.

 See link to project page
 
3:15 – 3:30 P.M. BREAK
 
3:30 – 4:15 P.M. Report on Model for Reporting Federal Adjustments –
Partnership Issues 
Helen Hecht (MTC) and members of the public
MTC staff will give a report on certain developments in the area of federal partnership audits and suggestions by both the public and by states to both clarify and potentially expand the project to consider regulations as well as a process for conducting state-level partnership audits. Members of the public are expected to comment. The committee will be asked to give direction on whether to undertake additional work on these issues. 		 Update Memo and Presentation on Developing Issues
 
4:15 – 4:50 P.M. Round Table 
The state representatives will be asked to share developments affecting uniformity matters. 		 No materials
 
4:50 – 5:00 P.M. New Business
 
5:00 P.M. 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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