Tax News

CCH (cch.taxgroup.com) reports:

  The Streamlined Sales Tax (SST) Governing Board agreed to let all sellers, including those not registered under the SST Agreement, file a simplified electronic return in member states by 2013. The vote came during the Board's 2008 annual meeting in Charleston, West Virginia, September 4-5. Commissioner Joan Wagnon of Kansas, the Board's departing president, said the action was required to prepare for a "huge influx" of returns if federal authorizing legislation passes, an eventuality about which she said she is "more optimistic every day." Business representatives echoed Wagnon's description of the action as "one of the most, if not the most, important simplifications" the group has approved.

  In other actions, the group continued to debate New Jersey's compliance with the Agreement and issues related to direct mail. Meanwhile, West Virginia State Del. John Doyle will replace Wagnon as president of the Board, effective October 1. Commissioner Jerry Johnson of Oklahoma becomes first vice-president (president-elect) and Indiana State Sen. Luke Kenley steps into the second vice-president slot. Richard Dobson of the Kentucky Department of Revenue continues as secretary/treasurer.