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Updated at 10:28 a.m., Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Changes for state tax preparation help starts today

Advertiser Staff

Starting today, the State Department of Taxation will no longer assist in the preparation of individual income tax returns at all district offices, including the Neighbor Islands.

However, also beginning today through Jan. 25, volunteers recruited and coordinated by Aloha United Way's Family and Individual Self-Sufficiency Program as well as members of AARP will assist taxpayers in completing their 2007 Form N-13 (Individual Income Tax Return Resident Short Form).

The volunteers are available at 830 Punchbowl St., Honolulu, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday (except Jan. 21, Martin Luther King Day).

Taxpayers will be provided order-of-service numbers on a first-come, first-served basis.

Visitors should enter through the main doors on Punchbowl Street, where they will be required to present a photo ID and sign in with security personnel.

Beginning Feb. 1 through April 20, volunteers will be available at free tax assistance sites across the state to prepare both federal and state returns. A complete listing of these sites and their hours of operation can be obtained through 2-1-1, AUW's statewide information and referral system after Jan. 6.

The Department of Taxation said in a recent news release it will continue to provide in-person counter service and phone information service to answer questions and provide information and other services to taxpayers. Forms and printed information on various tax topics are available by phone or fax request, in person at any district tax office, and at www.hawaii.gov/tax.