Opinion No. (1991)

Raymond T. Wagner, Jr., Director Department of Revenue Post Office Box 311 Jefferson City, Missouri 65102

Dear Director Wagner:

This opinion is in response to the following questions submitted by the prior Director of Revenue:

The Director of Revenue requests an Attorney General's opinion on the appropriateness of sharing confidential tax information with:(1) The State Lottery Commission in order to offset existing tax liabilities against lottery prizes exceeding $5,000 in accordance with [§ 313.321.6, RSMo Supp. 1990].(2) The Office of Administration in order to offset existing tax liabilities…