The State Department of Taxation is alerting all Big Island taxpayers after a recent loss of tax documents.
According to officials, on Oct. 4. a courier bag containing tax documents in transit between the Hawaii District Office and the Oahu District Office was lost by the Department of Taxation’s courier service, Security Courier Service.
The bag was discovered missing by the courier service upon arrival at the Hilo International Airport. They immediately tried to locate the bag, but were unable to recover it. The Hawaii Police Department was contacted and an investigation has been opened.
In total, approximately 75 tax documents may be affected including the following:
- Kona Office: Only Business License Forms (Form BB-1) and Cancellation Forms (Forms GEW-TA-RV-1) that were mailed or dropped off between September 24-October 1, 2012
- Hilo Office: Tax documents mailed on or about October 1-3, 2012, or dropped off on or about October 3-4, 2012. The documents include business license applications, tax returns (GET and income tax) with checks, and payment vouchers.
Anyone who believes their tax documents may be affected should contact the Hawaii District Office at (808) 974-6321.
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