Schatz Website Links Hawai‘i Families to Useful Tax Filing Resources

Honolulu, HI–U.S. Senator Brian Schatz’s website provides resources for people seeking tax preparation assistance and information. Senior citizens, low income and moderate income individuals may receive free help in filing tax forms, responding to the Internal Revenue Service, and resolving tax disputes. Taxpayer clinics and counseling are available, as well as new information on the Earned Income Tax Credit for full-and part-time workers.

“Tax season can at times seem confusing, but there are places out there that can help. Thank you to all of the public and nonprofit organizations for providing free tax resources for our residents,” said Senator Schatz. "These services can empower, inform and help during tax season.”

Useful resources that could help local families and individuals during tax season are listed below:

Hawai‘i Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (Hawai‘i VITA)

IRS certified volunteers provide free tax preparation assistance provided by Hawaii Alliance for Community-Based Economic Development (HACBED).

To find the closest Hawai‘i VITA site to you call 1-800-906-9887

You may also visit Hawai‘i Tax Help or use this search tool. 

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

EITC Credit is a tax benefit for people who worked full or part-time.  

This year there are new and expanded tax credits for low- and moderate-income workers.

Visit Hawai‘i Tax Help to see if you qualify for EITC

Low Income Tax Clinics (LITC)

Low Income Tax Clinics (LITC) provided by Legal Aid Hawai‘i. Offers free tax services to low-income and English as a second language (ESL) persons. LITCs can also help taxpayers respond to IRS notices, correct account problems, and assist in audits, appeals and collection disputes. 

For information about Legal Aid’s LITC follow this link and or call 808-536-4302.

Tax Aid Program

Provided by AARP for individuals 60 years of age and older.

To find a Tax Aid Program site in Hawaii nearest to you, call 888-227-7669 or use this AARP search tool.

Taxpayer Advocate Service

Provides general assistance to resolve tax issues

For the Honolulu area call 808-566-2927 or 1-877-777-4778 elsewhere

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Find answers to tax questions

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