Mission
The PICPA State Taxation Steering Committee (STSC) serves as
a liaison on state and local tax matters between certified public accountants who
are members of PICPA and government authorities. The STSC provides state lawmakers,
regulators, and the public with strategic leadership and technical expertise
on state and local tax issues that impact the members of PICPA. The steering
committee reviews legislation and regulations of interest to PICPA members,
meets with the state Department of Revenue (DOR) and other local taxing
authorities to address issues that affect the practitioner community and serves
as a vehicle to receive and disseminate tax information on a timely
basis.
Appointment Requirements
STSC members are appointed by PICPA leadership and should have significant
knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations governing the practice of public
accounting. Members should be willing to participate actively in reviewing and
commenting on draft legislation and releases from the DOR, share with other
members of the committee - tax developments and issues to which they become
aware, and participate in the annual meeting with the DOR. Contacts with
legislators and regulators would be an added benefit.
General Duties
- Disseminate to the public and to members information
relating to state and local taxation, and aid in developing a stronger public
understanding of the CPA profession’s competence in taxation.
- Testify at state House and Senate committee meetings
on general interest tax topics.
- In conjunction with the Government Relations staff,
the committee on a continual basis does the following:
- Reviews and evaluates existing laws, rules, and
regulations for appropriateness in the practice of public accounting.
- Proactively recommends amendments and changes to
existing legislation and regulations.
- Reviews and evaluates proposed legislation, rules,
and regulations for the effect on the practice of public accounting.
- Committee members pose questions to the DOR via
email to be answered during liaison meetings.
- Maintains involvement in one or more Thought
Leadership Committee(s). They are as follows:
- Federal Tax Thought Leadership Committee
- Local Tax Thought Leadership Committee
- Pass-Through Thought Leadership Committee
- Pennsylvania Corporate Tax Thought Leadership Committee
- Personal Income Tax (PIT) Thought Leadership Committee
- Philadelphia Taxation Thought Leadership Committee
- Sales and Use Tax (SUT) Thought Leadership
Committee
- Tax Administration Thought Leadership Committee
Meeting Frequency
Meetings take place three times annually. Q&A
sessions with the DOR are conducted quarterly. All State Taxation Steering
Committee members may attend the annual meeting with the DOR. Additional
committee meetings are held via conference call when urgent feedback is
needed. Input is also frequently requested via email. Thought Leadership
Committees convene on an as-needed basis.
Our most engaged
members are invited to join steering committees. If you are interested in
learning more about the State Taxation Steering Committee, please contact Peter Calcara.