News Releases
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2024
| Date | Title / Description |
|---|---|
| April 1, 2024 | Tax Deadlines Reminder |
| March 18, 2024 | Hawaiʻi Department of Taxation Warns Taxpayers About Tax Enforcement Scam |
| February 21, 2024 | Hawaiʻi Department of Taxation Encourages Hawaiʻi Families to Claim Available Tax Credits |
| January 22, 2024 | Tax Filing Tips from the Hawaii Department of Taxation |
2023
| Date | Title / Description |
|---|---|
| September 27, 2023 | Hawaiʻi Department of Taxation Warns Taxpayers Regarding “Loan Transfer” Scam |
| June 1, 2023 | Hawaiʻi Department of Taxation Warns Taxpayers Regarding “Distraint Warrant” and Other Scams |
| April 10, 2023 | Reminders as Tax Deadlines Near |
| February 8, 2023 | Tax Filing Tips from the Hawaiʻi Department of Taxation (REVISED) |
2022
| Date | Title / Description |
|---|---|
| November 14, 2022 | Hawaii Annual Statistics for Tax Year 2020-2021 Now Available |
| April 7, 2022 | Oahu Women Arrested and Charged For Tax Violations |
| March 8, 2022 | Maui Island Business Owner Sentenced to Tax Violations |
2021
| Date | Title / Description |
|---|---|
| October 11, 2021 | Treatment of State Taxes on Activities Within the Foreign Trade Zone |
| October 4, 2021 | Department of Taxation Announces Its 2021 Tax Workshop |
| September 3, 2021 | Hawaii Individual Income Tax Statistics for Tax Year 2019 Now Available |
| August 10, 2021 | Tax Department Reminds Taxpayers Engaging in Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing to Comply With State Tax Laws |
| March 24, 2021 | Hawaii Filing Deadline to Remain April 20, 2021 |
| January 15, 2021 | Form Change, E-Filing Updates for 2021 |
| January 8, 2021 | Income Tax for Unemployment Compensation; Form 1099-G Distributions |
2020
| Date | Title / Description |
|---|---|
| March 23, 2020 | Relief For Taxpayers Affected by the COVID-19 Emergency |
| March 18, 2020 | Department of Taxation: COVID-19 Operational Status |
2019
| Date | Title / Description |
|---|---|
| December 30, 2019 | Form Changes, Hawaii County Surcharge Increase, E-Filing Requirements Updated for 2020 |
| August 1, 2019 | Registration Open for Statewide Tax Workshops in August |
| July 1, 2019 | Hawaii Department of Taxation to Revoke Abandoned Tax Licenses |
| May 16, 2019 | Former Maui Tax Preparer Pleaded Guilty To Tax Violations |
| April 30, 2019 | Nine Oahu Businesses Pleaded Guilty to Tax Violations | April 12, 2019 | Oahu Tax Preparation Company Pleads No Contest to Tax Violations |
| April 8, 2019 | Reminders as Tax Deadline Nears |
| March 11, 2019 | Honolulu Police Lieutenant Pled Guilty to Tax Violations |
| February 19, 2019 | Oahu Tax Preparation Company Charged with Tax Violations |
| February 15, 2019 | Oahu Businessman Pled Guilty To Tax Violations |
| January 28, 2019 | Tax Filing Tips from the Hawaii Department of Taxation |
| January 24, 2019 | Oahu Attorney Pled Guilty To Tax Violations |
| January 9, 2019 | Former Maui Tax Preparer Arrested for Tax Violations |
2018
| Date | Title / Description |
|---|---|
| November 1, 2018 | Tax Services to Be Limited on Friday, November 9 |
| October 10, 2018 | Honolulu Police Lieutenant Charged with Tax Violations |
| August 29, 2018 | Big Island Felon Arrested for Tax Violations |
| July 2, 2018 | Oahu Businessman Arrested for Tax Violations |
| July 2, 2018 | Tax Workshops to be held Statewide in July |
| May 17, 2018 | Maui Physician Arrested for Tax Violations |
| April 24, 2018 | Oahu Attorney Charged with Tax Violations |
| April 16, 2018 | Local Businessman Charged With Tax Violations |
| April 6, 2018 | Prevent Getting Scammed By Phishers |
| April 5, 2018 | Friday, April 20, 2018 Is The Deadline for Individual Income and General Excise Tax Returns |
2017
| Date | Title / Description |
|---|---|
| December 21, 2017 | Important Tax Law Changes for 2018 |
| October 17, 2017 | Department of Taxation Announces 2017 Tax Workshop Schedule |
2016
| Date | Title / Description |
|---|---|
| August 11, 2016 | Taxpayers Warned about Phishing Scam |
| August 9, 2016 | Tax System Modernization – Limited Service August 11-12, 2016 |
| May 2, 2016 | New Practitioner Priority Specialist Helps Tax Practitioners |
| April 15, 2016 | Department of Taxation Warns Taxpayers About Suspicious Letters Examples (PDF) 15 pages, 614.65 KB |
| February 8, 2016 | Local Businessman Pleads Guilty to Tax Violation |
| February 1, 2016 | New tax appeals program launched |
| January 12, 2016 | Former Maui Resident Pleads Guilty to Tax Violation |
2015
| Date | Title / Description |
|---|---|
| December 30, 2015 | Tax System Transformation on Track to Reduce Return Delays and Save State Money |
| December 30, 2015 | New Taxpayer Advocate Gives Taxpayers a Helping Hand |
| December 8, 2015 | Maui Resident Pleads Guilty in Tax Refund Scam |
| October 15, 2015 | Oahu Tax Drop Box Temporarily Relocated |
| September 25, 2015 | Oahu Tax Drop Box Temporarily Closed |
| September 21, 2015 | Department of Taxation Announces 2015 Tax Workshop Schedule |
| August 13, 2015 | Tax Department Kicks Off System Modernization Project Fast Enterprises Selected as Vendor |
| July 7, 2015 | Taxpayer Charged with Failure to File Tax Returns |
| June 8, 2015 | Former Maui Resident Extradited for Tax Violation |
2014
| Date | Title / Description |
|---|---|
| July 28, 2014 | Department of Taxation Announces 2014 Summer Tax Workshop Schedule |
| June 6, 2014 | Hawaii Island Businessman Sentenced for Failing to File Taxes |
| April 15, 2014 | State Seeks to Modernize Tax Department |
2013
| Date | Title / Description |
|---|---|
| October 8, 2013 | Department of Taxation Announces Updated Mobile First Tax Search Tools |
| July 9, 2013 | Department of Taxation Announces 2013 Summer Tax Workshop Schedule ***NEW DATE for Kauai Tax Workshop Announced*** |
| July 1, 2013 | Department of Taxation Announces 2013 Summer Tax Workshop Schedule |
2012
| Date | Title / Description |
|---|---|
| November 16, 2012 | Department of Taxation Announces 2012 Year-End Tax Workshops |
| November 9, 2012 | New Temporary Administrative Rules on Renewable Energy Technologies Tax Credit Issued |
| August 6, 2012 | Department of Taxation 2012 Summer Workshop ***NEW LOCATION for Maui Workshop Announced*** |
| July 26, 2012 | Bridal Shop Owner Sentenced For Tax Violations |
| July 3, 2012 | Department of Taxation Announces Summer 2012 Tax Workshops |
| May 11, 2012 | Local Tour Company Sentenced For Tax Violations |
| February 3, 2012 | Home Care Provider Sentenced in Tax Case |
| January 26, 2012 | Local Owner of Car Dealerships Sentenced For Tax Violations |
2011
| Date | Title / Description |
|---|---|
| December 22, 2011 | Local Businessman Sentenced for Tax Violations |
| December 15, 2011 | Department of Taxation Calls for Investigation Following Security Audit |
| November 16, 2011 | Department of Taxation Announces 2011 Year-End Workshops |
| November 10, 2011 | Department of Taxation Molokai Office – Limited Office Hours |
| September 23, 2011 | Department of Taxation Launches Survey |
| October 19, 2011 | Department of Taxation Molokai Office – Temporary Closing |
| October 19, 2011 | Maui Contractor & Spouse Sentenced On Multiple Tax Violations & Tampering with Government Record |
| September 30, 2011 | Department of Taxation Kona Office – New Office Hours |
| July 27, 2011 | Unlicensed Contractor Sentenced To One-Year Jail Term |
| July 18, 2011 | Department of Taxation announces 2011 Summer Workshop Series |
| June 27, 2011 | Businessman Sentenced in Tax Case |
| June 3, 2011 | Tax Department Seeks Independent Review |
| May 26, 2011 | State Departments Partner with Aloha ‘Aina Earth Day |
| May 9, 2011 | Unlicensed Contractor Found Guilty For Tax Violation & Unlicensed Activity |
| April 4, 2011 | Local Engineer Sentenced for Tax Violations |
| March 24, 2011 | Local Business Owner Sentenced For Tax Violations |
| February 2, 2011 | Subway Franchise Owner Found Guilty of Tax Charges |
| January 20, 2011 | Owner of Car Valet Company Pleads Guilty in Tax Case |
2010
| Date | Title / Description |
|---|---|
| November 8, 2010 | Business Owner Sentenced For Tax Violations |
| September 22, 2010 | Department of Taxation Collects Over $100 Million in Non-Filer Tax Project |
| August 25, 2010 | Sound & Video Businessman Sentenced in Tax Case |
| August 18, 2010 | Local Businessman Sentenced in Tax Case |
| August 3, 2010 | Auto Repair Shop Owner Sentenced |
| July 28, 2010 | Honolulu Real Estate Broker Sentenced for State Tax Crimes |
| July 7, 2010 | Landscaper Sentenced For Tax Violations |
| July 2, 2010 | State Begins Issuing Remaining 2009 State Income Tax Refunds |
| May 26, 2010 | Former Bank Executive Sentenced |
| May 26, 2010 | Honolulu Real Estate Broker Found Guilty of State Tax Crimes |
| May 3, 2010 | Owner Of Courier Company Sentenced For Tax Violations |
| April 27, 2010 | Local Attorney Sentenced in Tax Case |
| March 13, 2010 | Previously-Convicted Contractor Pleads Guilty To New Tax And Unlicensed Activity Violations |
| March 1, 2010 | Entertainer Sentenced For Tax Violations |
| February 8, 2010 | 2009 State Income Tax Refunds Delayed Until July 1 |
| January 25, 2010 | New Deadline for General Excise Tax Returns |
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