Bill > H2572

This bill amends existing Massachusetts law to grant the State Auditor access to confidential tax information, including tax returns and related documents, for the purpose of auditing "tax expenditures." Tax expenditures are essentially tax breaks, credits, or deductions that reduce the amount of tax a person or business owes, and this bill aims to allow for a more thorough review of their effectiveness. While the State Auditor will have access to this sensitive information, the bill specifically states that the identity of individual taxpayers will remain confidential and will not be disclosed in any public audit reports, ensuring that taxpayer privacy is protected while still enabling a comprehensive audit of these tax benefits.