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2021 FTA Revenue Estimating Conference
Everything’s Up to Date in Kansas City
The state revenue forecasters and tax analysts gathered October 16-20 for FTA’s first national conference since the start of the pandemic. The annual Revenue Estimation and Tax Research Conference brought over 100 state economists to Kansas City, Missouri to discuss the economic and revenue outlook for the upcoming legislative and budget cycle. Presentations were made on the economic outlook, forecasting during a pandemic, corporate and states tax issues, tax credits, and more.
The 2022 FTA Revenue Estimation and Tax Research Conference will be held at the Doubletree Downtown Hotel, in Pittsburgh, PA. It is scheduled for October 22-26, 2022.
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2021 FTA Revenue Estimating Conference - Presentations
All presentations are in pdf format.
Monday, October 18, 2021 |
Monday Morning General Session presiding: Hoa Phu Tran, Nebraska Dept. of Revenue and FTA Research Chair |
Lunch [with speaker]
Speaker: Joseph Gruber, Executive Vice President and Director of Research, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
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Concurrent Sessions SECTORIAL OUTLOOK
Tax Credit Administration and Analysis
Tracking and Reporting Credits through Business Credits Manager (BCM)
Preeti Gratz, Alabama Dept. of Revenue [presentation] The Effects of Job Creation Tax Credits on Local Labor Demand
Iksoo Cho, Nebraska Dept. of Revenue [presentation] |
SOLUTION SERIES I
Moody's Analytics
Estimating the Impact of Pandemic Stimulus Measures on the Economy and State Revenues Dan White, Senior Director of Public Sector Research and Emily Mandel, Economist, Moodys Analytics The COVID-19 recession and subsequent federal fiscal stimulus had a major impact on state economies and tax revenues. This presentation will review new research and case studies of how to measure the recessions impact on your states economy and budget. [presentation] |
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 |
Tuesday Morning General Session
presiding: Hoa Phu Tran, Nebraska Dept. of Revenue and FTA Research Chair
Do States Know Where Their Revenue Comes From? The Effect of Real-Time Data on State Taxation
Lucy Dadayan, Urban Institute and Scott Peterson, Avalara [presentation] Hybrid Work and The Impact on NYC Sales Tax Revenue
Steven Giachetti, New York City Office of the Comptroller [presentation] [papers] |
Concurrent Sessions Forecasting During a Pandemic
moderator: Andrew Schaufele, Comptroller of Maryland
Panel:
Joshua Goldstein, New York City Office of Management and Budget
[presentation] Greg Harkenrider, Kentucky Office of the State Budget Director
[presentation] Andrew Schaufele, Comptroller of Maryland
[presentation] Demographics and Tax Policy
Alternative Approaches to Analyzing Tax Data by Race
Eric Willette, Minnesota Dept. of Revenue [presentation] Demographic Analysis of Property Tax Outcomes in DC
Lori Metcalf and Charlotte Otabor, District of Columbia Office of Chief Financial Officer [presentation] |
Fuel Tax Forecasting
Impact of changes in Technology on the Forecast of Motor Fuel Receipts
Laura Wheeler, George State University Fuel Tax and Mile Charges, Highway Funding and Oregons OReGo Program
Mazen Malik, Oregon Legislative Revenue Office [presentation] Corporate Tax Issues and Alternatives
The Oregon CAT and Tax Haven Provisions
Kaitlyn Harger, Oregon Legislative Revenue Office [presentation] The Texas Margin Tax
Brad Reynolds and Irakli Mirzashvili, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts [invited] [presentation] SOLUTION SERIES III
Chainbridge Software
The Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Rhode Island Department of Revenues Sales Tax Model Categories Paul Dion, Rhode Island Department of Revenue Chainbridges previously released report (Estimated 2020 Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Rhode Island) relied upon monthly Rhode Island sales tax data by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) categories to assess the economic impact of the pandemic in Rhode Island by detailed Retail Trade and Certain Services categories. This presentation assesses the 2020 economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic by detailed Sales Tax Model (BEA PCE) categories by month a step taken in order to benchmark the Model to reflect the States economy resulting from COVID-19. [presentation] [papers] |
SOLLUTION SERIES IV
REMI
How REMI Tax-PI Evaluates Fiscal Policy and Socioeconomic Indicators (SEI) David Ingraham, Associate, REMI Modeling the dynamic economic and fiscal effects of tax and other policy changes, as well as the assessment of economic indicators, using the REMI model [presentation] |
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 |
Wednesday Morning General Session
presiding: Hoa Phu Tran, Nebraska Dept. of Revenue and FTA Research Chair District of Columbia Metro Area Corporate Tax Burden Study
Lori Metcalf, District of Columbia Office of the Chief Financial Officer [presentation] Individual Income Tax and Corporate Income & Franchise Tax Reform in Louisiana
Ben Vincent, Louisiana Legislative Fiscal Office [presentation] |
2021 FTA Revenue Estimating Conference - Registration
The Conference Registration Fees are:
- $562 for Government or Academic
- $662 for Industry
- $125 Guest (includes reception & banquet)
2021 FTA Revenue Estimating Conference - Hotel
The conference will be held at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center, 2345 McGee Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64108. With a convenient downtown location, the Sheraton allows attendees to enjoy easy access to the shops, restaurants and entertainment of Crown Center and to historic Union Station. Explore popular attractions including Country Club Plaza, Legoland, the Convention Center and the vibrant Power & Light District.
The Conference rate
- $123* per night plus taxes - single/double
Reservations
All reservations must be made individually through the hotel's reservations number 1-800-937-8461 or website.
Reservations must be made by September 24 to received the conference rate.
*please inform the reservations clerk that you are attending the FTA Revenue Estimating Conference.
2021 FTA Revenue Estimating Conference - Getting There
Getting There
The closest airport is the Kansas City International Airport [MCI]. Super Shuttle provides convenient transportation to/from the airport and Ubers are available. Individual Taxi rides are about $50.
Need help, contact Ron Alt at <ron.alt@taxadmin.org>.
2021 FTA Revenue Estimating Conference - Local Kansas City Information
Everything’s Up to Date in Kansas City
The Sheraton Hotel is located at Crown Center near Union Station with many shops, restaurants and entertainment. Also, a short walk or free Streetcar ride will bring you to the Downtown District and the vibrant Power & Light District. Go to the Visitkc.com website for information on restaurants and things to do in KC.
Streetcar
The KCStreetcar is a convenient way to get around in Kansas City. The streetcar operates 7 days a week with cars arriving approximately every 10-15 minutes. It runs from Union Station to River Market North [3rd & Grand] and operates between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. [12:00 a.m. on Saturday night]. For more information, see https://kcstreetcar.org.
Download the CityPost App to Track the Streetcar and additional local information:
Photos courtesy of https://www.visitkc.com.
2021 FTA Revenue Estimating Conference - Marketing Partners
FTA would like to Thank our Marketing Partner:
Chainbridge Software has been working with state governments for over two decades building and delivering tax policy analysis models (PolicyLinks), consulting on a variety of projects and performing transfer pricing analyses (ComplianceLinks). Chainbridge’s list of clients includes the states of Alabama, California, Connecticut, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Jersey, Vermont and Rhode Island, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the District of Columbia, among others.
PolicyLinks is the most advanced microsimulation tax policy modeling system available today. This tax policy analysis tool determines how changes to tax policies affect taxpayers by income classification, total revenue, and receipts.
FAST Enterprises (FAST) provides software and information technology consulting services for government agencies. We work with city, county, state, provincial and national governments to implement systems that are used to administer a wide variety of programs. We offer commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software that helps agencies reduce costs, improve service to constituents, maximize revenues and improve the efficiency of internal operations.
Moody’s Analytics provides financial intelligence and analytical tools to help business leaders make better, faster decisions. Our deep risk expertise, expansive information resources, and innovative application of technology help our clients confidently navigate an evolving marketplace. We are known for our industry-leading and award-winning solutions, made up of research, data, software, and professional services, assembled to deliver a seamless customer experience. We create confidence in thousands of organizations worldwide, with our commitment to excellence, open mindset approach, and focus on meeting customer needs. For more information about Moody’s Analytics, visit our website or connect with us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Moody's Analytics, Inc. is a subsidiary of Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO). Moody's Corporation reported revenue of $5.4 billion in 2020, employs approximately 11,500 people worldwide and maintains a presence in more than 40 countries.
REMI (Regional Economic Models, Inc.) is a leading the leading local, state, and national economic policy model firm. REMI provides a suite of economic modeling software, including Tax-PI, which is used by analysts to evaluate the total effects of policy change. The company assists agencies at every level of government, such as state departments of revenue, leading non-profit and trade organizations, universities, and consulting firms.
- Tax-PI is the only widely available software solution that shows both the dynamic economic and fiscal effects of tax and other policy changes over time. Analysts can use the premier tool to produce dynamic analysis and help decision makers anticipate year-by year revenue effects of different alternatives.
- PI+ generates comprehensive year-by-year estimates of the total local, state, and national effects of any specific policy initiative. The software allows users to simulate “what if” scenarios and assess the direct and indirect implications of policy options.
- REMI will be making appearance throughout the conference. Dr. Peter Evangelakis will be presenting “Tax Policy and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)” on Tuesday at 10:45 AM, and David Ingraham will be hosting a solution series on Tuesday at 3:15 pm titled “Tax Policy and Socioeconomic Indicators (SEI)” that will highlight the capabilities of the Tax-PI economic model.
See the REMI table near the registration desk or visit their website <https://www.remi.com/> for more information.
For more information, see the Marketing Partner Website.
or contact Keith Biersner
571-233-4503