2026 GFOAT Spring Conference

April 19-21, 2026 | Grand Hyatt, San Antonio

Speakers and sessions are subject to change. All events are at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio unless otherwise noted.
Handouts will not be provided on site.

Data Behind the Dollars:
Understanding Your Sales Tax

Presented by:
Jon Granberry – Texas Operations Manager and Sr. Sales Tax Analyst, HdL Companies

This session will explore the data behind the key revenue source that is sales tax. We’ll dive into nuanced topics like “place of business”, determining local sales tax responsibilities, and analyzing your detailed confidential sales tax reports. Understanding these concepts can help you recognize trends and anomalies to make more informed budget decisions around sales tax.ent characteristics, construction, rent, and supply and demand balance.