Hawaii Tax Clearance Form A-6 Instructions 2019

Submit the Hawaii Tax Clearance Form A-6 by mail, fax, in-person, or electronically. Mail to the Hawaii Department of Taxation, P.O. Box 259, Honolulu, HI 96809-0259. Fax to 808-587-1488. Visit any district tax office in-person. For electronic submission, visit hitax.hawaii.gov. Ensure the form is fully completed and signed, with all necessary documentation attached. Following submission guidelines helps in timely processing of your application.

Ensure to submit the form timely, especially if needed for contracts or licenses expiring or renewing in 2024 and 2025.

The purpose of Hawaii Tax Clearance Form A-6 is to obtain tax clearance from the state for various official transactions. This form is required for contractors entering or maintaining contracts with state or county agencies, businesses dealing with licensing, and individuals verifying their tax status. Accurate completion and submission of this form ensure compliance with state regulations and facilitate smooth operations in related processes.

• 1. Applicant's Name: Enter your legal name that matches the records with the State Department of Taxation and IRS.
• 2. Address: Provide the address where correspondence regarding the tax clearance should be mailed.
• 3. DBA/Trade Name: If you operate under a trade or business name different from your legal name, enter it here.
• 4. Hawaii Tax I.D. #: Enter your state tax identification number if available.
• 5. Federal Employer I.D. #: Enter your federal employer identification number if available.
• 6. Social Security #: If you are an individual or sole proprietor, provide your social security number.
• 7. Entity Type: Specify your entity type by checking the appropriate box.
• 8. Reason for Tax Clearance: Indicate the reason(s) for obtaining the tax clearance.
• 9. Signature: The form must be signed by an authorized individual, accompanied by their printed name, date, contact number, and title.
• 10. City, County, or State Government Contract: Specify the details if submitting a bid, entering, maintaining, or completing a contract with a government agency.
• 11. Liquor Licensing: Indicate if the tax clearance is for applying, renewing, transferring, or a one-time special event liquor license.
• 12. Contractor Licensing: Specify if applying for an initial or renewing a contractor's license.
• 13. State Residency: Provide the date of arrival or return to Hawaii if applying for residency status tax clearance.
• 14. Accounting Period: Specify if filing tax returns on a calendar year or fiscal year basis.
• 15. Tax Exempt Organization: Enter the relevant Internal Revenue Code section if you are a tax-exempt organization.
• 16. Individual Information: If married, provide your spouse's name and social security number.
• 17. General Excise Tax License: Complete this section if you do not have a general excise tax license but require a tax clearance.

Failing to submit the Hawaii Tax Clearance Form A-6 can lead to various issues.

• Contract Delays: Delay in receiving payment or finalizing contracts with state or county agencies.
• Licensing Issues: Inability to obtain or renew necessary business or liquor licenses.
• Compliance Problems: Failure to comply with state tax regulations, potentially leading to penalties or fines.
• Loss of Business Opportunities: Missed opportunities for bids or new contracts with government agencies.

• 1. Government Contracts: When entering, maintaining, or completing contracts with government bodies.
• 2. Licensing: Applying for, renewing, or transferring business or liquor licenses.
• 3. Tax Exempt Status: Confirming or establishing tax-exempt status for organizations.
• 4. Residency: Establishing or confirming residency status in Hawaii.
• 5. Various Tax Requirements: Fulfilling specific tax requirements such as reduced-rate cigarette tax stamps.