<div dir="ltr">FYI, please share with those attending the AGU conference....<div><br><div class="gmail_quote">---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername">NWS Group Travel Conference - NOAA Service Account</b> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:nws.group.travel.conference@noaa.gov">nws.group.travel.conference@noaa.gov</a>></span><br>Date: Mon, Nov 14, 2016 at 10:27 AM<br>Subject: Fwd: 2016 Fall AGU Update - Please read<br>To: _NWS BASO <<a href="mailto:nws.baso@noaa.gov">nws.baso@noaa.gov</a>><br><div dir="ltr"><br><div class="gmail_quote">---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername">OAR Group Travel - NOAA Service Account</b> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:oar.group.travel@noaa.gov" target="_blank">oar.group.travel@noaa.gov</a>></span><br>Date: Wed, Nov 9, 2016 at 5:25 PM<br>Subject: 2016 Fall AGU Update - Please read<br>To: _OAR Travel Data Calls <<a href="mailto:oar.travel.datacalls@noaa.gov" target="_blank">oar.travel.datacalls@noaa.gov</a><wbr>>, NWS Group Travel Conference - NOAA Service Account <<a href="mailto:nws.group.travel.conference@noaa.gov" target="_blank">nws.group.travel.conference@<wbr>noaa.gov</a>>, "<a href="mailto:NWS.Group.Travel.POCs@noaa.gov" target="_blank">NWS.Group.Travel.POCs@noaa.<wbr>gov</a>" <<a href="mailto:NWS.Group.Travel.POCs@noaa.gov" target="_blank">NWS.Group.Travel.POCs@noaa.<wbr>gov</a>>, _NESDIS Travel <<a href="mailto:nesdis.travel@noaa.gov" target="_blank">nesdis.travel@noaa.gov</a>>, NOS ConferenceTravel <<a href="mailto:NOS.ConferenceTravel@noaa.gov" target="_blank">NOS.ConferenceTravel@noaa.gov</a><wbr>>, NMFS Group Travel - NOAA Service Account <<a href="mailto:nmfs.group.travel@noaa.gov" target="_blank">nmfs.group.travel@noaa.gov</a>><br><br><br><div dir="ltr">Hi everyone, <div><br></div><div>I have been getting many emails asking for updates regarding the travel package for AGU. The package is currently still under review by DOC. There were some questions and revision requests that came in last week. We made changes to the documents that they requested and answered all of their questions. We are still waiting. I will let everyone know as soon as we receive word that it's been approved. </div><div><br></div><div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><span class="m_7024293726104595620m_1226231299446214229gmail-il">Please</span> note that I was notified to remind all NOAA travelers that you should not be paying occupancy taxes while in CA. <span class="m_7024293726104595620m_1226231299446214229gmail-il">Please</span> see below for a few reminders from GSA.</div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><br></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><strong style="font-size:small">Am I exempt from state taxes in CA?</strong></div>
<p> <strong>IBA/ Gov't Travel Card</strong> - IBA/Gov't travel cards are subject to sales tax but might be exempt from occupancy tax depending on county policy. </p><p><strong>What forms if any will I need?</strong><br>
California does not require the presentation of any forms or
documentation to qualify for tax exemption at the state level. At the
county level, however, there may be required forms. <br></p><p>
<strong>Are there any additional information or instructions</strong><strong>?</strong></p><p>California hotels may charge an occupancy tax and this tax is
determined by each COUNTY, not the state. Please visit the county's
website prior to traveling for more information. In addition, we
encourage all travelers to call their hotel in advance to confirm what
documentation or forms are required to qualify for occupany tax
exemption.</p><p>Part (a) of California Regulation 1614 clarifies California's policy on CBA and IBA tax exemption: </p><p>
</p><p>"Where payment for tangible personal property sold or consumed in
this state is made partly by the United States or its instrumentalities
and partly by nonexempt persons, the payment is exempt to the extent of
the United States' or its instrumentality's share provided it is made
directly to the vendor by the United States or its instrumentality. If
the nonexempt party makes full payment and then seeks reimbursement from
the United States or its instrumentality, the entire amount is taxable
even though the United States or its instrumentality may reimburse the
party in full or in part."</p><p><b><u>PLEASE</u></b> also note that there is a<b style="font-size:12.8px"><span style="font-size:12.8px"> Annual 5K Fun Run & Walk on </span></b><span style="font-size:12.8px"><span style="font-size:12.8px"><b>Wednesday, December 14</b></span><span style="font-size:10.8333px"><b>th</b>. </span></span><span style="font-size:12.8px">NOAA employees may <b><u>not</u></b> to participate in this event.</span></p><p>Lastly, NOAA travelers may not finalize any plans until the travel package is approved by DOC. Again, we will let everyone know the moment it is approved. Please forward this to anyone who I may have missed. </p><p><br></p><p>Thank you,</p><p>Bernadette </p><p><br></p></div></div>
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</div><br><br clear="all"><div><br></div>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div>Genene Fisher, PhD</div><div>Executive Officer</div><div>National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP)</div><div>NOAA/NWS </div><div>301-683-1323 office</div><div>301-452-7366 cell</div>
<div><a href="mailto:genene.fisher@noaa.gov" target="_blank">genene.fisher@noaa.gov</a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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