In the Tax Analysts article MTC Terminates Passthrough Model Statute, Crosby was quoted saying "The MTC has expended a tremendous amount of resources on a draft model statute whose fate is sealed. The MTC initiated the project at the request of a state whose lawmakers repeatedly have declined to take up similar proposals," Crosby said, adding that no other state has even considered taking up such a proposal.
Ernst & Young's eight annual Domestic Tax Conference in Chicago will be held at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place. Joe and his co-panelists from E&Y plan to discuss recent trends in state tax policy, focusing on the myriad tax reform proposals under consideration this year. Please contact Joe at jcrosby@multistate.com for a copy of his presentation.
With a total of 14 states adjourning this May, conference season will soon be here. In the meantime, be sure to remember that NCSL's Spring Forum takes place on May 2, ALEC’s Spring Task Force Meeting occurs on May 2 and NACo’s Western National Interstate Conference will be held on May 22.
Other important dates to consider include Arkansas’ veto override session on May 17, the end of Kansas’ legislative recess on May 8 and projected cross-over deadlines and adjournment dates, which can be viewed HERE.
On May 1, MultiState principal Joe Crosby spoke at Ernst & Young's eight annual Domestic Tax Conference in New York City. The conference drew a record attendance of more than 1500 corporate tax professionals. Joe and his co-panelists from E&Y discussed recent trends in state tax policy, focusing on the myriad tax reform proposals under consideration this year. Please contact Joe at jcrosby@multistate.com for a copy of his presentation.
In the Tax Analysts article Louisiana Governor Still Supports Proposed Tax Court Crosby was quoted saying "The concept of moving away from income taxes and toward consumption taxes has been gathering steam over the past few years, but getting folks to agree with a concept is not the same as passing legislation that clearly identifies the short-term winners and, more importantly, losers," he said. "This is especially true with regard to 'revenue-neutral' tax reform." The article was published on April 17, 2013.
In the NPR Article While Congress Slumbers, Laws Pass Elsewhere McNelis was quoted saying "There's a lot of pent-up demand in states to address policy concerns, because they spent several years dealing almost exclusively with budget issues following the financial crisis of 2008." Read more by clicking here.
While Punxsutawney Phil was wrong about an early Spring, there is still plenty to look forward to in April. In addition to warmer weather, April brings forth an array of exciting events: NAAG’s 2013 Presidential Initiative Summit on April 15; NASBO’s Spring Meeting on April 25; and NASCIO’s 2013 Mid-Year Conference on April 28.
Other important dates to remember include Virginia’s Veto Session on April 3 and the session dates, cross-over deadlines and adjournment dates which can be found by clicking here.
In Tax Notes article Pennsylvania Lawmakers Reintroduce School Property Tax Repeal, Crosby stated "primary concern is the potential shift in tax burden from individuals to businesses. Businesses already bear a state and local tax burden exceeding the benefits they receive from government, so a shift can exacerbate that excess burden."
When questioned about the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 in Limitations Provisions in the Marketplace Fairness Act, Crosby was optimistic that the bill would pass. Crosby also added that there are identical House and Senate versions with many cosponsors, making enactment more likely.
Watch the video by visiting: http://www.itif.org/media/policymakers-guide-internet-tax#video.
Anyone with interest in tax or technology should attend to understand important pieces of legislation. So please join Joe Crosby, IPI and ITIF for a lunch briefing to untangle Internet tax policy.
Featuring:
Joe Crosby, MultiState Associates
Maggi Lazarus, Law Office of John T. O'Rourke
Steve DelBianco, NetChoice
Brian Bieron, eBay, Inc.
More Speakers TBA
Moderated By:
Robert Atkinson, Ph.D., ITIF
Bartlett D. Cleland, IPI
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Event Details
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
12:00 – 1:30 pm
Rayburn 2325, Rayburn HOB
Capitol Hill
*Complimentary lunch will be served
Please click the following link to register: http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=236713c0eb5508a7a8a8c680e&id=3f9085466a&e=32842d89b0
In the Tax Analysts article Louisiana Plans to Establish Tax Court Crosby was quoted saying "the concept of creating a single, independent tribunal to hear state and local tax disputes has considerable merit." The article was published on March 7, 2013.
Between NACo’s Legislative Conference on the 2nd, WASRG’s Luncheon with Alabama State Representative Greg Wren on the 7th, SGAC’s Annual Meeting on the 13th, Saint Patrick’s Day on the 17th and NLGA’s Federal-State Relations Meeting on the 20th, March is turning out to be an action packed month.
At the same time, state legislative sessions are moving full steam ahead. To assist you with your juggling act, MultiState would like to remind you about upcoming dates and deadlines to remember. Click here to view the complete list.
View Joe Crosby's quote and Henry J. Reske's article, Running a Deficit, NCSL Task Force Offers Corporate Sponsors a Seat at the Table, by visiting www.NCSL.org.
To register for the Tax Council Policy Institute's event, please click the following link: http://tcpi.org/register.php?event_id=38
Taxation of Intangibles: Implications for Growth, Jobs and Competitiveness
On Wednesday, January 30, 2013, Jeff Hartgen began his one-year term as the President of the Washington Area State Relations Group (WASRG), one of the nation’s largest organizations dedicated to serving state government relations professionals based in the DC Metro area. Hartgen previously served as Vice President and has been on the Board since 2010. For more information on WASRG, please go to www.wasrg.com.
With single party control in 35 states, Crosby acknowledges the increasing likelihood of tax reform volatility for business taxpayers and an emphasis on consumption (sales) taxes, rather than income taxes. To read the full article, please click the following link: http://www.bna.com/election-results-set-n17179872125/
With state legislative sessions continuing to move forward, we thought you would like to know which states have convening session dates, cross-over deadlines and adjournment dates in February. Click here to view the complete list.
Now that everyone is getting back to business, we thought you would appreciate the latest convening state session dates occurring in January. Click here to review the list.
As the Multistate Tax Commission seeks to prevent tax avoidance by insurance companies, the National Conference of State Legislatures panel takes a closer look. Read more by viewing the following link: http://www.multistate.com/Site.nsf/MiscellaneousDocs/MTC/$file/23758.pdf?OpenElement
Focusing on single-party control and the improving likelihood of state tax reforms, Crosby discusses foreseeable tax increases in California's future. Read more by viewing the following link: http://www.multistate.com/Site.nsf/MiscellaneousDocs/SingleParty/$file/singlepartystates.pdf?OpenElement.
The 2012 Presidential election is shaping up to be a historic one. On November 13, Crosby will provide insight on what the electoral results mean for state and local business taxes, and identify those crucial economic, legislative, regulatory, and judicial trends that will shape the future of the state taxation of businesses. Register HERE!
When: November 13, 2012 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: The Ritz-Carlton Hotel │1150 22nd Street, N.W.│Washington, DC
Topics covered include:
Visit http://pac.org/conferences/understandingstateprocurement for additional details.
Along with Steve Delbianoc, Executive Director for NetChoice and Jerome Horton, Chairman for California State Board of Equalization, Crosby examines whether goods purchased online should be taxed. Watch the video at: http://www.c-span.org/Events/The-Communicators-with-Steve-DelBiano-Joe-Crosby-Jerome-Horton/10737435119-1/.
MultiState Associates SVP Edward Griesmer says some associations want additional services, including tracking local governments, procurement, compliance issues and on-the-ground intelligence gathering. “A good tracking service can function as a value-added benefit for an association. Used properly it can generate new members and revenues,” he said.
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