Honolulu tax return preparer Daven Temple was sentenced July 13 by Judge Leslie Hayashi for failing to file her general excise tax returns from 2002 to 2006.

Hayashi granted Temple a deferral of her guilty plea and placed her on probation for a year. Hayashi also ordered Temple to pay restitution of $29,015, a $5,000 fine and $550 in court fees and remain compliant with taxes throughout the deferral period.
Temple also claimed responsibility for failing to file her husband’s excise tax returns for the same years and pleaded guilty to all 10 counts.
Failing to file a tax return is a misdemeanor violation punishable by a fine of up to $25,000 per violation, one year in jail or probation.