TAX NEWS - May 2009

hawaii tax: Hawaii Department Of Taxation Warns of Telephone Scam Regarding State of Hawai'i Tax Refunds

The State Department of Taxation is warning taxpayers of a new telephone scam targeting Hawai'i taxpayers. Taxpayers have reported receiving recorded telephone messages informing them that they are eligible for a lifetime tax refund because they have paid their taxes every year. The recording then repeats the taxpayer's name and address and asks for confirmation of the address.

This is a scam. Do not reply.

The Department of Taxation does NOT make automated telephone calls to taxpayers with recorded messages nor does the Department have a 'lifetime tax refund' program. Anyone receiving this type of recorded message may report it to the Tax Department at 587-1540.

For more information contact:

Sandi Yahiro
Deputy Director of Taxation
Phone: (808) 587-1540