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PAGE 6RHODE ISLAND TAX NEWSTAX ADMINISTRATOR WINS AWARDhode Island TaxR Administrator DavidM. Sullivan has been chosenwinner of the RhodeIsland Public ExpenditureCouncil’s Gary S. Sasseaward.The award, given fordistinguished public service,was formally bestowedupon Sullivan duringa ceremony beforemore than 500 businessand government leaders ata meeting at the RhodeIsland Convention Centerin Providence in November.Presenting the award wasJohn C. Simmons, who isexecutive director ofRIPEC, a nonprofit publicpolicy research organization.“In his time at theDivision of Taxation,David consistently demonstratesa clear command ofthe issues at hand, and heis able to provide creative,insightful and forwardlookinganalyses of themajor taxation issues facingthe state,” Simmonssaid in his speech. “DavidAward winnerRhode Island Tax Administrator David M. Sullivan (above) was presented with the GaryS. Sasse award by the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council (RIPEC) at a recent ceremonyat the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence.has also cultivated longstandingrelationships with members ofboth the private and public sector,enabling him to build consensusaround complex issues. Theserelationships are a testament toboth his leadership skills and hissensitivity to the economic issuesfacing the state,” Simmons stated.“It’s been said that tax administrationis tax policy – and as TaxAdministrator, David has workedtirelessly to move Rhode Island’stax policy forward,” Simmons(Photo courtesy of Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council)told the crowd. “Whether it ishis behind-the-scenes work,providing information and guidanceto the legislature and staff,or in his role as the public face ofthe Division of Taxation, Davidhas consistently shown his deepknowledge of tax policy and hiscommitment to thoughtful reform,”Simmons said.RIPEC said it presents thestate-level award each year to acareer public employee whomakes “a sustained, superiorcontribution in the serviceof the Rhode Island taxpayer.”It is given to “anoutstanding state employee,”RIPEC said. Theaward is named in honor ofGary S. Sasse, formerRIPEC executive director,under whose leadershipRIPEC produced more than75 major studies for governors,mayors, the legislature,and nonprofit groupson state and local policy,government operations, andfiscal and economic issues.Sasse is a former director ofthe state Department ofRevenue and Department ofAdministration.Sullivan, formerly Delawaredeputy director ofrevenue, has a master’s degreein taxation fromWidener University and abachelor’s degree fromLebanon Valley College.He oversees an agencywith about 200 employeesand is responsible for administeringsales, income,and other taxes, which togetherbring in about $2.5billion in annual revenue.SULLIVAN NAMED TO NATIONAL ‘TOP TEN’ LISTRhode Island Tax AdministratorDavid M. Sullivan hasbeen named one of the top10 tax administrators in thecountry by State Tax Notes,an influential weekly taxpublication that covers statetax news nationwide.State Tax Notes, publishedcipients were selected basedon interviews, polling, andinput from the State TaxNotes editorial staff.The magazine named Margaret“Missy” Fulton, assistantcommissioner of theNew Hampshire Departmentof Revenue, as its taxby the nonprofit Tax Analysts,in Virginia, issued itsfirst annual awards editionin December.The magazine’s staff compileda list of “the very bestin our profession in fourcategories,” including taxadministrator. Award readministratorof the year. Atthe same time, State Tax Notesnamed nine others to its list ofthe top 10 tax administratorsnationwide. (The nine selectionswere not ranked.) BesidesFulton, Sullivan was theonly tax administrator in NewEngland to have been namedto the list.
A NEWSLETTER FOR TAXPAYERS AND PRACTITIONERSPAGE 7NATIONAL HONOR GIVEN TO EMPLOYER TAXhe Rhode IslandT Division of Taxation’sEmployer Taxsection has won a nationalaward for excellencefrom the U.S. Departmentof Labor(DOL).The award was presentedat the NationalUnemployment InsuranceDirectors Conferenceand IT/Legal IssuesForum, held at the Biltmorehotel in Providencein October. The awardwas for “performanceexcellence in tax operations”for small statesduring fiscal year 2011.The Tax Division’s EmployerTax section worksclosely with the Departmentof Labor and Trainingand is involved in theadministration and collectionof taxes involvingunemployment insurance,Temporary DisabilityInsurance (TDI), andthe Job DevelopmentFund.Receiving the honor onthe Tax Division’s behalfwas Philip D’Ambra,chief revenue agent andhead of the Tax Division’sEmployer Taxsection.The DOL’s Employmentand Training Administration,Office ofUnemployment Insurance,annually reviewsperformance against coremeasures established forthe unemployment insuranceprogram.Awards go to states thathave excelled in surpassingthe acceptable levelsof performance in variouscategories.The award was presentedby Gay Gilbert,administrator for theDOL’s Office of UnemploymentInsurance. Agathering commemoratingreceipt of the awardincluded D’Ambra andRaymond A. Filippone,assistant director at theDLT who oversees unemploymentinsuranceand TDI programs.“We’re all very proud ofthe accomplishments ofPhil and our entire employertax section,”said Rhode Island TaxAdministrator DavidM. Sullivan. “Theaward recognizes thehigh standards thatPhil and his teamhave, and the hardwork they all do.National honorsAccepting a national award from the U.S. Department of Labor during a conference inProvidence was Philip D’Ambra (center), chief of employer tax at the Rhode Island Divisionof Taxation. Also present were Raymond A. Filippone (left), assistant director at theRhode Island Department of Labor and Training who oversees unemployment insurance,and Gay Gilbert (right), administrator, U.S. Office of Unemployment Insurance.Their work reflectswell on the state as awhole,” Sullivan said.Director of Labor andTraining Charles J.Fogarty commented,“We were delightedbut not surprised thatour colleagues at the(Photo courtesy of U.S. Department of Labor)Division of Taxationwere chosen to receivean award for excellence.Their work relating toUnemployment Insuranceand TemporaryDisability Insurancecontinues to be exemplary.”INTEREST RATES SET FOR UNDERPAYMENTS, OVERPAYMENTSThe Rhode Island Division ofTaxation has set interest rates— for delinquencies and foroverpayments — for 2012.The interest rate on delinquenttax payments is at the rate of18% per annum. It will be ineffect for calendar year 2012.The interest rate for overpaymentsis at the rate of 3.25% perannum. It will be in effect forcalendar year 2012.The rates for underpaymentsand overpayments are unchangedfrom calendar year2011. The Tax Division hasposted a list of historical interestrates on its website.Interest rates: 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012Delinquencies 18% 18% 18% 18% 18% 18%Overpayments 8.25% 7.75% 5.00% 3.25% 3.25% 3.25%
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