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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to increase transparency of taxpayers rights. Revenue.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to increase transparency of taxpayers' rights. It requires the state tax commissioner to make draft statements of taxpayers' rights available on the department's website and by request no later than October 15 each year. It also mandates the commissioner to hold at least one public hearing to solicit public comment before finalizing the statements by December 31, and to transmit the final statements to legislative committees and distribute them to taxpayers contacted for tax determination or collection, while avoiding sending multiple statements to any one taxpayer.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2497 (on 04/30/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1537 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1537.pdf |
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