How do I know that the federal tax information I submit with my return will remain confidential?

Section 361.28 of the Columbus tax code allows the City Auditor or his representative to request Federal information to verify the accuracy of any return made by individuals subject to local tax. Section 361.29 of the Code states that, "Any information gained as the result of any returns, investigations, hearings or verifications required or authorized by this chapter, shall be confidential" and "Any person divulging such information, shall, upon conviction thereof, be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisoned for not more than six (6) months, or both." 

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