2025 Session
Last amended: 1997 session
§ 270B.081 — Sales Tax Exemption Certificates
Plain-Language Summary
The commissioner may share tax data with the Department of Human Services for purposes related to public assistance programs. This helps verify income for people applying for or receiving state benefits like medical assistance or food support.
270B.081 SALES TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATES.
The commissioner may disclose to any person making inquiry regarding the issuance of direct pay permits or certificates of exemption issued by the commissioner to a taxpayer whether the permit or certificate has been issued to the taxpayer, the business name and location, the permit or certificate number, the date of issuance of the permit or certificate, and whether the certificate is currently valid.
History:
History: History:
1Sp1997 c 3 s 35
Practical Notes
If you apply for public assistance, the state may check your tax records to verify your income. This is a routine part of determining eligibility for programs like Medical Assistance and SNAP benefits.