CT HB06270

Connecticut Lottery Corporation must check lottery ticket winners against a delinquent taxpayer list supplied by the Commissioner of Revenue Services when redeeming winning tickets worth $5,000 or more, effective January 1, 2012

Commissioner of Revenue Services may disclose names and identifying information of delinquent taxpayers to the Connecticut Lottery Corporation president if taxes (including penalties and interest) remain unpaid more than 30 days after the due date and are not subject to pending administrative or court appeals

Connecticut Lottery Corporation shall deduct and withhold delinquent taxes, penalties, and interest from lottery prize payments to individuals on the delinquent taxpayer list, after any other applicable deductions

President of Connecticut Lottery Corporation must promptly notify the Commissioner of Revenue Services of amounts withheld and pay those amounts to the Commissioner according to their instructions

Connecticut Lottery Corporation officers and employees are treated as state officers and employees for purposes of confidentiality protections related to taxpayer information under state law