Subdivision 1. General rule. The commissioner may compile statistical studies from information derived from returns and return information and may disclose the results of those studies. In addition, the commissioner may disclose statistical information from returns and return information to the governor, legislature, or another state agency to allow those governmental entities to conduct their own statistical studies.
Subd. 2. Protection from disclosure. Notwithstanding subdivision 1, the commissioner may not disclose the results of a study and may not disclose any statistical information if, as a result of that disclosure:
(1) the identity of a taxpayer who filed a return would be disclosed;
(2) the identity of a taxpayer could reasonably be associated with any of the information that was derived from the taxpayer's return; or
(3) the ability of the commissioner to obtain information from federal tax returns would, in the commissioner's judgment, be jeopardized in any manner.
1989 c 184 art 1 s 4
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 270 - 271 — Taxation, Supervision, Data Practices
Chapter 270B — Tax Data, Classification And Disclosure
Section 270B.01 — Definitions.
Section 270B.02 — Classification Of Data.
Section 270B.03 — Disclosure To Data Subject.
Section 270B.04 — Statistical Studies.
Section 270B.05 — Disclosure In Tax Proceeding.
Section 270B.06 — Disclosure In Investigation.
Section 270B.07 — License Clearance.
Section 270B.08 — Sales Tax Permits.
Section 270B.081 — Sales Tax Exemption Certificates.
Section 270B.085 — Disclosures In Collection Actions.
Section 270B.09 — Contracts With The State Or Political Subdivision; Setoff.
Section 270B.10 — Information In Public Record.
Section 270B.11 — Disclosure To Locate Taxpayers Owed Refund.
Section 270B.12 — Disclosure To State, Federal, And County Authorities.
Section 270B.13 — Vendors Hired For Tax Administration Purposes.
Section 270B.131 — Disclosure Of Contents Of Tax Returns.
Section 270B.14 — Disclosure For Purposes Other Than Tax Administration.
Section 270B.15 — Disclosure To Legislative Auditor And State Auditor.
Section 270B.16 — Discovery Of Revenue Data.
Section 270B.161 — Data And Information On Mine Value Of Ore.
Section 270B.162 — Disclosure; Minimum Wage Study.