Implementing Recent MTC Guidelines: PL 86-272 and the Finnigan Method
Recording of a 110-minute CPE webinar with Q&A
This webinar will address the recent guidelines issued by the Multistate Tax Commission (MTC) concerning the application of PL 86-272 in today's virtual business environment. Our panel will analyze the new standards and review other current MTC recommendations.
Outline
- The Multistate Tax Commission
- PL 86-272 background
- MTC's Statement on PL 86-272
- MTC's Model Statute for Combined Reporting: the "Finnigan Method"
- Other recent guidelines
Benefits
The panel will cover these and other key issues:
- The purpose and mission of the MTC
- Internet activity that creates state income tax nexus under MTC's August 2021 guidelines
- MTC's recent statement on combined reporting a/k/a the Finnigan Method
- Tips for businesses transitioning to the new guidelines
Faculty
Stacey L. Roberts, CPA
State and Local Tax Director
TaxOps
Ms. Roberts has been making state and local tax (SALT) less taxing for thousands of businesses over the last 25 years.... | Read More
Ms. Roberts has been making state and local tax (SALT) less taxing for thousands of businesses over the last 25 years. As a director of the SALTovation team at TaxOps, she guides dynamic businesses through compliance and strategic planning focused on minimizing risk and strengthening tax positions. Ms. Roberts honed her specialty at Andersen Worldwide/Andersen LLP, KPMG and Deloitte before moving in-house with a Fortune 500 company to administer state and local tax. She has also led the national SALT practice at a regional firm. Ms. Roberts is a member of the Colorado Legislative Task Force Concerning Tax Policy and a frequent speaker, instructor and author on SALT issues for industry and professional organizations.
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Meredith Smith, CPA
Senior Tax Manager
TaxOps
Ms. Smith expertly weaves real-life examples into why business taxpayers, tax professionals, and tax providers should... | Read More
Ms. Smith expertly weaves real-life examples into why business taxpayers, tax professionals, and tax providers should care about complex state and local tax (SALT) issues. This knowledge comes from expertly navigating the web of tax laws governing SALT issues for 15 years. From working with clients inside their business, she knows the questions, issues and strategies for resolution that keep businesses on the tax compliance track. Ms. Smith combines technical knowledge and in-depth industry understanding in performing nexus studies, identifying areas of risk, and designing sustainable planning opportunities for achieving tax-specific business goals. Her practice covers state income tax, property tax, sales and use tax, and business incentives and credits. Prior to TaxOps, Ms. Smith was a member of the SALT practice at KPMG, serving large, multi-jurisdictional corporations and multi-tier partnerships across industries.
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