FTA MOTOR FUEL TAX ExTOLE Workshop

FTA MOTOR FUEL TAX ExTOLE WORKSHOPS
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Workshop 1: August 29–30, 2005
Workshop 2: August 31–September 1, 2005

SUMMARY

FTA, in cooperation with the state of Pennsylvania, is offering two ExTOLE Workshops during 2005. The ExTOLE Workshops will be held August 29–30, 2005, and August 31–September 1, 2005, at the Pennsylvania Training Facility in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, next door to the Hilton Harrisburg. Thirty participants per workshop is the ideal size.

This bulletin includes the preliminary program and provides workshop and hotel registration information. Please note that the cut-off date for making both hotel reservations and workshop registration is July 28, 2005. This workshop is for Government employees only.

The workshops will be participatory and intended to help each state develop ways to utilize ExTOLE data for tax compliance purposes in its unique situation, whether the state’s tax is imposed at, or below, the terminal rack.

Workshop Location
The workshops will be conducted at the Pennsylvania Training Facility located next door to the Hilton Harrisburg.

Workshop Schedule
The workshops will be identical and each will last two days. The FIRST workshop will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, August 29 and last until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 30. The SECOND workshop of the week will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 31 and last until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 1. Make sure that you schedule your flights so you will be able to stay until 5 p.m. A preliminary program of the ExTOLE Workshop is attached.

Workshop Registration
The registration fee of $300.00 per registrant will cover the expenses of the instructors and manual. States receiving federal funds, as participants in regional motor fuel tax enforcement task forces, may use those funds to pay travel expenses and registration fees for their employees. Please indicate on the registration form which workshop you plan to attend. After completion of the attached registration form, please fax (202-624-7888) or mail it with your check (made payable to Federation of Tax Administrators) to:

Federation of Tax Administrators
444 N. Capitol Street, NW – Suite 348
Washington, DC 20001
FAX (202) 624-7888

The deadline for submitting registrations for this course is July 28, 2005.

Hotel Reservations
The rate at the Hilton Harrisburg is $81 single/double plus 9% tax per night. Make your reservations directly with the hotel by calling (800) 445-8667 or (717) 233-6000. Make certain to inform the clerk that you will be attending the "Federation of Tax Administrators ExTOLE Workshop" to receive the special rate. Please note that the cut-off date for making hotel reservations is July 28, 2005. The hotel’s address is One North Second Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101.

Transportation
The Hilton provides a courtesy bus from the airport. If driving or renting a car, the parking rate at the hotel is $6.00 - $8.00 per day, and $18 per day for valet parking.

FTA MOTOR FUEL TAX ExTOLE WORKSHOPS
Pennsylvania Training Facility, Harrisburg, PA
Workshop 1: August 29-30, 2005; Workshop 2: August 31-Sept. 1, 2005

9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.              ExTOLE
                                               What It Is and What It Is Not.
                                               Why Should My State Use ExTOLE?
                                               Getting Started
                                               ExTOLE Web Pages
                                               Table and Function Access Levels
                                               Security and Privacy
                                               Assistance and Problem Reporting

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.               ExTOLE (cont.)
                                               Accessing the Application
                                                  ExTOLE Login
                                                  Query Forms
                                                  Record Lists

8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.              ExTOLE Modules
                                               Contact List
                                               Record Update History
                                               Licensee Module
                                               License Module
                                               Associate Module
                                                Diversion Module
                                                Truck Sighting Module
                                                Retail/Bulk/Consumer Module

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.               File Transfers (Non-Flat File)
                                               File Layout Requirements (Flat File)
                                               Hands-on Work With Data
                                               Questions and Answers
                                               Licensing and Bonding
                                               Comparing Federal Taxation