j_lc_2017a_2017-11-15t12:10:20z5 Hearing Summary

Date: 11/15/2017

Location: RM 271

12:49 PM -- Sales and Use Tax Simplification Task Force



Representative Kraft-Tharp, chair of the Sales and Use Tax Simplification Task Force, appeared before the committee. The report prepared by the task force, copies of the bill, and the committee's charge can be found in Attachment E. The bill is as follows:



Attachment E - Sales and Use Tax Simplification merged files.pdf



Bill A – DOR Issue Sales Tax Request for Information. This bill requires the Department of Revenue (DOR) to issue a request for information regarding the potential to contract for an electronic sales and use tax simplification system. The system would be available for use by the state and local governments, at their discretion, and would provide specified information. The information provided must identify initial costs and ongoing annual costs, as well as methods for payment by different public or private entities. The DOR is required to notify the Sales and Use Tax Simplification Task Force when the request for information has been issued. The task force is required to meet within 90 days of receiving this notification to consider information received and determine its next steps.