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What’s New
- Information Relating to the Public Hearing on Cash Economy Enforcement Proposed Administrative Rules, Scheduled for June 18, 2013, and Senate Bill 1196, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1
June 6, 2013
The purpose of this document is to note a specific point of discussion with respect to a new rule already proposed and for which the public was given notice of hearing on May 17, 2013. - Tax Announcement 2013-04
June 5, 2013
Sunset of Act 105, Session Laws of Hawaii 2011, Relating to Taxation
On June 9, 2011, Governor Neil Abercrombie signed into law Senate Bill 754, SD1, HD1, CD1 as Act 105, Session Laws of Hawaii 2011 (Act 105). Act 105 suspends numerous General Excise Tax (GE Tax) and Use Tax exemptions, exclusions and deductions, and also requires information reporting on all GE and Use Tax exclusions, exemptions and deductions. Act 105 repeals on June 30, 2013, after which all GE and Use Tax exclusions, exemptions and deductions under it will no longer be suspended. - Council on Revenues Meeting, August 1, 2013
May 31, 2013 - Notice of Public Hearing Cash Economy Enforcement Proposed Administrative Rules, June 18, 2013
May 21, 2013
Pursuant to Chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, the Director of Taxation of the State of Hawaii hereby gives notice of the public hearing regarding the proposed adoption of the Cash Economy Enforcement Administrative Rules.Proposed Administrative Rules Relating to Cash Economy Enforcement; Citations Procedures
1. (PDF)
2. (Ramseyer)
Council on Revenues
The Council reports its latest revenue forecast to the governor and the legislature on June 1, September 10, January 10, and March 15 of each year. In addition, the Council prepares estimates of the state total personal income for such calendar years as are necessary for establishing the state expenditure ceiling. Find out more.
Tax Review Commission
Every five years a State Tax Review Commission conducts a systematic review of Hawaii’s tax structure, using standards such as equity and efficiency. The current Commission will present its report to the 2012 legislative session, and will be dissolved upon adjournment of the session. Find out more.
Boards of Review
Administrative Boards of Review are established in each taxation district pursuant to §26-10(d), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to informally hear and decide disputes between taxpayers and the tax assessor as an alternative to filing a formal appeal with the Hawaii Tax Appeals Court. Find out more.
Special Enforcement Section
To ensure that all sectors of Hawaii’s economy, especially those that transact business in cash, pay their fair share of taxes; and to prevent, through enforcement and deterrence, the shortchanging of those that comply with Hawaii tax laws. Find out more.
County Surcharge
Effective January 1, 2007, the general excise and use tax was amended to provide a county surcharge thereby increasing the GET and Use tax rate for transactions attributable to the county. Find out more.
Tobacco Licenses
Find out more about the state law and a list of authorized licensees. More information.
IPSC Best Practices
A quick reference to many industry best practices, tools, and resources for information security as identified by the Information Privacy and Security Council. IPSC Website.