Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024
Section 3.0 - General Provisions3.1 This regulation applies only to tax debts owed to a claimant government.3.2 A claimant government is not precluded from using other debt collection procedures available under applicable law. Debt collection procedures may be used separately or in conjunction with the program.3.3 The Director shall ensure that claimant governments are not provided with or given access to tax returns or information from tax returns, including the amount of income or particulars set forth or disclosed in a report or return required under Title 30 of the Delaware Code and information on a federal return or report which is required to be attached to or included in a State tax return, except to the limited extent necessary to administer the program. Access to tax information granted by the Director shall be on a need-to-know basis to perform program related duties and shall be memorialized in writing. Claimant governments shall take necessary steps to protect tax information from inadvertent disclosure and unauthorized access.3.4 The Director shall have the authority under 30 Del.C. § 558(b)(8) to enter into agreements with taxing officials of claimant governments relating to: 3.4.1 Procedures and methods to be employed by a claimant government with respect to the operation of the program;3.4.2 Safeguards against the disclosure or inappropriate use of personally identifiable information regarding the taxpayer obtained or maintained in the administration of the program; and3.4.3 A referral threshold amount.27 DE Reg. 334 (11/1/2023) (final)