All returns and information relating to the business of any person required to collect the tax imposed by this chapter, and coming into the possession of the Tax Director or his or her agents and employees, shall be held confidential. No disclosures thereof shall be made unless ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction, or in connection with the performance of that person's official duties or the official business of the Municipal corporation. However, the Director may furnish copies of the returns filed with the United States Internal Revenue Service upon written request.
In addition to the penalty provided in Section 707.99(c), whoever violates this section shall be thereafter disqualified from acting in any official capacity whatsoever in connection with the assessment or collection of taxes under this chapter.
(Ord. 8458-1998. Passed 6-2-98.)