2009 Massachusetts Code
PART I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
TITLE IX TAXATION
CHAPTER 62C ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO STATE TAXATION
Section 35B Good faith defense for underpayment penalty; list of abusive transactions or tax strategies
Section 35B. (a) A penalty shall not be imposed under section 35A with respect to any portion of an underpayment if it is shown that there was reasonable cause for such portion and that the taxpayer acted in good faith with respect to such portion. With respect to listed abusive transactions or strategies within the meaning of subsection (b), the commissioner may, by regulation, set forth circumstances under which the penalties otherwise may be waived in the interest of the efficient administration of the tax laws of the commonwealth.
(b) The commissioner may, from time to time, list by regulation items that he considers to be abusive transactions or tax strategies for purposes of section 35A and of this section.
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