(a) Contents.--The local taxing authority shall prepare a statement which sets forth the following in simple and nontechnical terms:
(1) The rights of a taxpayer and the obligation of the local taxing authority during an audit or an administrative review of the taxpayer's books or records.
(2) The administrative and judicial procedures by which a taxpayer may appeal or seek review of any adverse decision of the local taxing authority.
(3) The procedure for filing and processing refund claims and taxpayer complaints.
(4) The enforcement procedures.
(b) Distribution.--The local taxing authority shall notify any taxpayer contacted regarding the assessment, audit, determination, review or collection of an eligible tax of the availability of the statement under subsection (a). The local taxing authority shall make copies of the statement available to taxpayers upon request at no charge to the taxpayer, including mailing costs. The notification shall be stated as follows:
You are entitled to receive a written explanation of your rights with regard to the audit, appeal, enforcement, refund and collection of local taxes by calling (name of local taxing authority) at (telephone number) during the hours of (hours of operation).
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