B-09/07
March 28, 2007
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form] [Bulletin-printable version]
FTA MOTOR FUEL TAX ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COURSE
July 29 Ð August 1, 2007
Helena, Montana
Basic Level Training
To State Tax Administrators:
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SUMMARY
FTA and the State of Montana, with the participation of state tax agencies and the petroleum industry is offering the Motor Fuel Tax Basic Level Training course for 2007. This basic level course is July 29 Ð August 1 in Helena, Montana.
This bulletin provides training registration and hotel registration information. Please note the cut-off date for the hotel reservation and registration is July 6, 2007
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FTA and the State of Montana, with the participation of state tax agencies and the petroleum industry, is offering the Motor Fuel Tax Basic Level Training course for 2007. The basic level course will be held July 29 Ð August 1 in Helena, Montana at the Best Western Helena Great Northern Hotel.
Instructors will be state employees with expertise in motor fuel audits and investigations. Representatives of the motor fuel industry will also make presentations to help the participants understand how the fuel distribution system operates. All participants will receive a comprehensive training manual, reference materials, and a certificate of completion.
Basic Seminar
The basic seminar is designed for new, mid-level state, federal and industry employees along with investigators with limited experience in motor fuel taxes. The four-point objective of the three-day course is as follows:
- Provide participants an overview of the motor fuel industry practices with an understanding of the motor fuel distribution chain.
- Provide participants a detailed view of motor fuel taxation at all points in the distribution chain, the movement of fuel through the chain, and source documents to consider in a compliance audit.
- Provide participants an understanding of the opportunities for motor fuel tax fraud at the different distribution points in the chain and the schemes used by fraudsters to commit the fraud.
- Provide participants with tips on available resources for training and help (FHwA, Fed/State Task Forces, and FTA MFTS Uniformity) on proven methods to identify and document fraudulent activities, then how and when to involve investigators.
A
preliminary program of the basic training seminar is attached.
All participants will receive a training manual, reference materials, and a certificate of completion.
Course
Registration
The registration fee of $495.00 per registrant will cover the expenses of the instructors and miscellaneous expenses. A registration form is enclosed; please complete and mail it, together with your check (made payable to Federation of Tax Administrators) to:
Federation
of Tax Administrators
444
N. Capitol Street, NW Ð Suite 348
Washington, DC 20001
Faxed registrations will also be accepted at (202) 624-7888.
The deadline for submitting registration is July 6, 2007.
Hotel
Reservations
The rate at the Best Western Helena Great Northern Hotel is $97 single/double plus 7% tax per night. Make your reservations directly with the hotel by calling (406) 457-5500. Make certain to inform them that you will be attending the ÒFederation of Tax AdministratorsÓ to receive the special rate. Please note that the cut-off date for the hotel reservation is July 6, 2007. The hotelÕs address is 835 Great Northern Blvd, Helena, Montana 59601.
Dress
The dress for the course is business casual.
Transportation
The Best Western Helena Great Northern Hotel provides a complimentary shuttle to the hotel from the airport.
If
you have any questions, please contact Cindy
Anders-Robb.
Sincerely,
Harley T. Duncan
Executive
Director
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FTA Motor Fuel Tax Basic Training Course
Helena, Montana
July 29-August 1, 2007
4:00pm - 6:00pm Registration
7:00am Ð 8:30am Morning Refreshments
8:30am Ð 9:00am Introduction and Welcome
9:00am Ð 11:30am Motor Fuel Industry Overview
Motor Fuel Distribution Systems Ð Gasoline and Diesel
Gasoline Market in the United States Today
11:30am Ð 1:00pm Lunch (on your own)
1:00pm Ð 4:30pm Overview of State Motor Fuel Taxation
Points of Taxation
Return Preparation
Rates and Surcharges
Licensing and Bonding
Comparing Federal Taxation
Third Party Information
Cooperation with other State and Federal agencies
Exchange of Information
Joint compliance Projects
Uniformity Efforts
7:00am Ð 8:30am Morning Refreshments
8:30am Ð 11:30am Administration and Compliance
Understanding Accounting Systems & Transaction Flow
Source Documents
Tracking Transactions and Payments
Terminal Operations
11:30am Ð 1:00pm Lunch (on your own)
1:00pm Ð 4:30pm Administration and Compliance (ConÕt)
Evasion Schemes
Auditing the Basics
WEDNESDAY - August 1, 2007
7:00am Ð 8:30am Morning Refreshments
8:30am Ð 11:30am Administration and Compliance (ConÕt)
Auditing the Basics (conÕt)
Collection Tools Ð Bonds and etc.
11:30am Ð 1:00pm Lunch (on your own)
1:00pm Ð 4:30pm Dyed Fuel Program
Intent of Dyed Fuel Legislation
Users of Dyed Fuel
Compliance Programs
Field Inspection
Documentation and Case Preparation
Preparation for Court
Indicators of Evasion
Civil Audits/Criminal Investigations
Testifying
Roundtable/Seminar Wrap-up and Evaluation
Discuss ways and methods to improve motor fuel tax administration, both industry and tax authority to minimize opportunities for fraud and evasion. Identify and discuss successes, failures and new ideas.
