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Tax Announcement 2024-04
Tax Law Changes from the 2024 Regular Legislative Session
This Announcement summarizes the measures passed during the Regular Legislative Session of 2024 that amend or affect State tax laws.
Tax Information Release
Tax Information Release 2024-01
Proposed Temporary Administrative Rules Relating to Pass-Through Entity Taxation as Enacted by Act 50, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024
The purpose of this Tax Information Release (TIR) is to provide guidance on changes to the pass-through entity (PTE) tax provided under Act 50, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024 (“2024 Act 50”), and to provide notice of proposed temporary administrative rules relating to the PTE tax and its accompanying credit.
This TIR replaces and supersedes TIR 2023-03 (Amended) for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023.
News Releases
Local Businessman Charged With Tax Violations
HONOLULU – On August 5, 2024, Frederick Kamaka Jr., was charged as an individual, and Kamaka Hawai‘i, Inc., was charged as a business, with six counts each for the willful failure to file general excise tax returns for tax years 2017 through 2022, in violation of Section 231-35, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes.
News Releases
Hawai‘i Department of Taxation Warns Taxpayers About Ongoing Tax Enforcement Scam
HONOLULU – Scammers are persisting in their attempt to impersonate the Hawai‘i Department of Taxation (DOTAX) by sending letters to unsuspecting taxpayers, claiming to seek collection of an overdue debt.
2024 Tax Workshop
The Department of Taxation’s 2024 Tax Workshop Registration is now open. Please see attached flyer for more information and the link to register.
Recent Updates
Pass-Through Entity Taxation
For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022, partnerships and S corporations may elect to pay Hawai’i income taxes at the entity level. Eligible members of an electing pass-through entity (PTE) may claim a Hawai’i income tax credit for the pro rata share of PTE taxes paid.
Visit the Pass-Through Entity Taxation page for more information.
Loan-Out Company General Excise Tax (GET) Withholding Payment
To see step-by step instructions on how to pay a Loan-Out Company General Excise Tax (GET) withholding payment on Hawaiʻi Tax Online, click on the “E-Services” tab above and access a Powerpoint presentation in the “Other Resources” section at the bottom of the E-Services page.
To make a Loan-Out Company General Excise Tax (GET) withholding payment click on the “E-Services” tab above and click on the link https://hitax.hawaii.gov/. Sign-in into your HTO account, select “More…” tab, under “Payments & Returns” tile, select “Manage Loan-out Payments (Film Credit),” or under the “Payment” tile, click on the link “Make a Loan-out Payment (Film Credit)”.
Tools & Resources
Tax License Search
Use this page to search for your Hawaii Tax license(s) and status(es).
report tax violations
To ensure that all sectors of Hawaii’s economy, especially those that transact business in cash, pay their fair share of taxes.
online certificate of vendor compliance (hce)
Expedites your ability to furnish proof of compliance with the requirements of 103D-310(c), HRS
Protect Your Information
Helpful tips and reminders to prevent you from getting scammed and to protect your information.
Third Party Registration
This page provides information on how to register as a Verified Practitioner under the State of Hawai‘i.
Collections Services
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Collection Branch
Tel: 808-587-1600
Fax: 808-587-1720
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Fax: 808-984-8522
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Molokai
Tel: 808-553-5541
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Tel: 808-974-6321
Fax: 808-974-6300
Hours:
M-F 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
*Kona office closed 12 pm – 1 pm
Kauai
Tel: 808-274-3456
Fax: 808-274-3461
Hours:
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