GeTtin’ SALTy Podcast

In this episode of GeTtin’ SALTy, host Nikki Dobay is joined by Joe Bishop-Henchman, Executive Vice President at the National Taxpayers Union Foundation (NTUF), for a conversation about Joe’s recent testimony before the Senate Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth on issues facing small businesses post-Wayfair. Joe and Nikki discuss the impetus for the hearing, and Joe’s message to the committee, which is mainly that small businesses need help with sales tax collection following the Court’s 2018 Wayfair decision. Joe and Nikki wrap up with a conversation about the early onset of holiday decorations, and where they stand on that issue!

In this episode of GeTin’ SALTy, host Nikki Dobay is once again joined by Jeff Newgard, Principal at Peak Policy, for a discussion about the Portland tax system and the City’s charter authority. Jeff and Nikki discuss Portland administration of the Portland Clean Energy Surcharge (CES), which was adopted by voters in 2018. As the discuss, although the CES was properly enacted by Portland voters, the City’s current administration is significantly beyond the scope of voter intent and is questionable based on the City’s charter authority.  Finally, Jeff and Nikki wrap up with a fun discussion about fun fall activity with their dogs!

In this episode of GeTtin’ SALTy, host Nikki Dobay is once again joined by listener favorite, Morgan Scarboro, V.P. of Tax Policy at MultiState Associates, for a discussion of the state elections coming up in November. Morgan provides an overview of the possible state trifecta changes, how governors have dictated SALT policy recently, and what states she has an eye on. Morgan and Nikki also discuss key ballot initiatives. Finally, they wrap up with a discussion of things their parents told them that may or may not be true! 

In this episode of GeTin’ SALTy, host Nikki Dobay is joined by Marilyn Wethekam, Of Counsel with the Council On State Taxation, for a discussion of the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, which SCOTUS decided earlier this year.  Marilyn provides an overview of Loper and discusses the court’s overruling of the longstanding Chevron deference standard.  Marilyn and Nikki go on to discuss what the deference standard is post-Loper, and the impact this will have on state and local taxes and the deference standard that might apply going forward.  Spoiler alert—it depends!  Finally, Marilyn and Nikki wrap up with a lively discussion of how they spoiled their pups on National Dog Day!

In this episode of GeTin’ SALTy, host Nikki Dobay is joined by Alan Pasetsky, Tax Policy Advisor for the Global Business Alliance (GBA), for a discussion of an article recently published by Michael Mazerov, which advocated for mandatory worldwide combined report. Alan and Nikki discuss the numerous issues with Mazerov’s arguments in the article and rebut the underlying premises and assumptions he relies on. Alan provides a historic overview of the reasons mandating worldwide combined reporting was abandoned in the 1980s and discusses the many challenges with trying to comply with such proposals. Finally, Nikki and Alan wrap up with a discussion of car naming and who does it!

In this episode of GeTin’ SALTy, host Nikki Dobay is joined by Luke Morris, Assistant Secretary for the Louisiana Department of Revenue, and Zack Wyatt, Legislative Director for the Missouri Department of Revenue, for a discussion regarding how state tax administrators approach tax policy. Luke and Zack have been presenting on this issue at the Federation of Tax Administrators (FTA) annual and regional conferences this year, and their session is definitely a crowd favorite. During the podcast, Luke and Zack discuss the way in which they each work within their agency to bridge the gap between the legislature’s state tax policies and the administration by the agency of those policies. Both provide insights into their state processes and discuss the importance of and how they engage with stakeholders outside the agency during the process. Finally, the group has a bit more fun talking about some fun summer vacation plans.   

In this episode of GeTin’ SALTy, host Nikki Dobay is once again joined by Jared Walczak, Vice President of State Projects at the Tax Foundation for a discussion of an Oregon ballot measure (IP17) that is on the verge of qualifying for the November election. If passed by voters, IP17 would amend Oregon’s Corporate Minimum tax by eliminating the current cap and imposing a 3% gross receipts tax on all corporate taxpayers with Oregon sales in excess of $25 million. Jared and Nikki discuss the specifics of the initiative and the impact the passage of this tax could have on Oregon’s economy and overall costs of doing business in Oregon.  Click here to read Jared’s latest blog post on IP17. 

Finally, Nikki and Jared wrap up with a lively conversation of their favorite outdoors activities—when there not talking state taxes!

In this episode of GeTin’ SALTy, host Nikki Dobay is once again joined by Peter Blocker, Vice President of Policy at the California Taxpayers Association (CalTax), for a discussion of the recently passed California budget. Although California Governor Gavin Newsome stated he would reject tax increases, the budget as passed includes significant tax increases. Peter and Nikki discuss those tax increases, including the NOL suspension and credit cap as well as the sweeping changes made to California’s apportionment provisions. Peter also provides an overview of what is anticipated for the rest of California’s legislative session. Finally, the two discuss their guilty pleasure roadtrip foods!  

GeTtin' SALTy will take a short summer hiatus for the July 4 holiday. We will be back in mid-July with more state tax policy updates.

In this episode of GeTin’ SALTy, host Nikki Dobay is joined by two MultiState Associate superstars—Morgan Scarboro (V.P. of Tax Policy) and Ryan Maness (Director and Tax Counsel) for a midyear SALT legislative recap.  Nikki, Morgan, and Ryan discuss state revenues to date, significant SALT proposals that have been debated this year, and the political landscape both to date and post-election.  As always, the three end their lively conversation with a surprise non-tax question—this one focused on woodland creatures.

In this episode of GeTtin’ SALTy, host Nikki Dobay is joined by Ryan Minnick, Chief Operating Officer of the Federation of Tax Administrators (FTA), to catch-up on Ryan's work at the FTA. Ryan and Nikki also discuss FTA's mission and work, and how integral its meetings (national and regional) are to its mission and work. Finally, Ryan and Nikki discuss their favorite things about San Antonio! And, of course Frankie has some opinions along the way!