E8BA6E889561A8A7872582D6006DAD47 Hearing Summary

Mr. Scott and Mr. Eric Myers, Senior Director, Taxpayer Services Director, DOR, discussed the collection and remittance of use tax to the state and local governments.  The task force members received a handout, prepared by DOR, about the use tax (Attachment G).  Mr. Scott discussed enforcement of use tax compliance.  He talked about DOR's stance on use tax in light of the Wayfair decision.  He stated that he believes that the importance of use tax will decrease.

Mr. Myers responded to a question about a change on the income tax form to include use tax line.  Mr. Scott responded to questions about rulemaking at the department and the non-enforcement of use tax compliance.

The discussion continued amongst the task force and DOR.

Mr. Scott responded to additional questions about contractor billing and taxing.  The task force and DOR discussed training, Wayfair, use tax, and voluntary compliance.

The committee recessed.