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Bill would give state auditor access to tax records to help detect fraud; department of revenue supports measure
Summary
Representative Marta Bertoglio said House Bill 94 would amend Montana’s tax confidentiality laws to let the commissioner of securities and insurance access taxpayer return data and employer withholding reports to detect and investigate fraud and noncompliance.
Representative Marta Bertoglio presented House Bill 94 on behalf of the state auditor, saying the measure would amend Montana tax confidentiality laws to permit the commissioner of securities and insurance to receive taxpayer return data and employer payroll withholding reports for investigations.
"The intent of the bill is to enhance the enforcement capabilities of the commissioner of Securities and Insurance by granting access to confidential taxpayer data," Bertoglio said, framing the change as a tool to detect, prevent and investigate noncompliance, fraud and abuse under state securities and insurance law.
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