Five months into the current 2012 fiscal year, general fund deposits are up by 17.9% statewide compared with the 2011 fiscal year, according to new figures released by the Hawaii State Department of Taxation.

The State of Hawaii Department of Taxation Molokai Office will be closed for three weeks beginning October 17, 2011.

With the suspension of numerous business related tax exemptions and deductions in the last legislative session, the Hawaii Department of Taxation announced yesterday the launch of a survey to monitor the effects of these changes.

The Hawaii Department of Taxation announced yesterday that total general fund deposits are up by 47.9% for July and August, compared with the same period a year ago.

Following the release last December of a State Auditor which pointed out major organizational problems, the Hawaii Tax Department is seeking to hire an independent auditor to review then department’s revenue reporting and accounting policies and procedures.

The Governor attributed the strong performance in part to better business accounting procedures.

Today, the senate will vote on the confirmation of two former Maui directors to cabinet level posts within the state administration.

The Senate WAM this morning unanimously recommended two cabinet level appointees from Maui

Fred Pablo was tapped as the state’s incoming Director of the Department of Taxation in an announcement made late Friday. Just days earlier, Abercrombie announced

Amid an economic crunch and a budget shortfall, Maui County is getting recognition for its Financial and Budgeting efforts. The county received two national awards:  A Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, and a Distinguished Budget award for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2009, [...]