At Hawaii Tax Lady, we understand how stressful it can be to receive a notice from the IRS or the Hawaii Department of Taxation. Whether you’re facing back taxes, an audit, penalties, or collection actions, our experienced team provides compassionate, expert tax resolution help so you can regain peace of mind and move forward.
You’re not alone — and you don’t have to face the IRS or Hawaii tax authorities by yourself. We act as your advocate, handling communications, negotiations, and paperwork while protecting your rights.
Common Tax Problems We Help Resolve in Hawaii
Hawaii businesses and individuals often face these challenges:
- IRS or Hawaii Tax Debt — Unpaid income taxes, self-employment taxes, or business taxes
- General Excise Tax (GET) Issues — Late filings, underpayment, or penalties for Form G-45 and G-49 returns (including the 4.5% rate with county surcharges)
- Audits & Assessments — IRS audits or Hawaii Department of Taxation audits
- Penalties & Interest — Failure-to-file or failure-to-pay penalties (up to 25% for GET), plus accruing interest
- Collections & Liens — Wage garnishments, bank levies, tax liens, or payment demands
- Unfiled Returns — Multiple years of missing federal or Hawaii returns
- Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT) Problems — Common for vacation rental and hospitality businesses
- Offer in Compromise — Requests to settle for less than the full amount owed when full payment creates hardship
We help with both federal (IRS) and state (Hawaii Department of Taxation) tax issues, including appeals through the Administrative Appeals and Dispute Resolution (AADR) program.
How Hawaii Tax Lady Can Help You
Our full-service tax resolution support includes:
- Free Initial Consultation — We review your situation and explain your options clearly
- Penalty Abatement — Requesting removal or reduction of penalties when reasonable cause exists
- Installment Agreements — Setting up affordable monthly payment plans with the IRS or Hawaii DOTAX
- Offer in Compromise — Negotiating to settle your tax debt for less than owed (when you qualify due to doubt as to collectability or exceptional circumstances)
- Currently Not Collectible (CNC) Status — Helping you pause collections if you’re experiencing financial hardship
- Audit Representation — Standing with you during IRS or Hawaii audits and appeals
- Back Tax Filing — Preparing and filing multiple years of missing returns to stop penalties from growing
- Levy & Lien Release — Working to release wage garnishments, bank levies, or tax liens
- GET & TAT Resolution — Specific help with General Excise Tax and Transient Accommodations Tax compliance issues
Because we also provide ongoing bookkeeping, payroll, tax preparation, and planning, we can fix the root causes so the same problems don’t happen again.
Why Choose Hawaii Tax Lady for Tax Resolution?
- Local Hawaii Expertise — Deep knowledge of both IRS rules and Hawaii-specific taxes (GET, TAT, Hawaii income tax, PTE elections, etc.)
- Personal Attention — You work directly with our caring team — never a large call center
- One-Stop Solution — We combine resolution with bookkeeping, payroll, and future tax planning for lasting relief
- Proven Process — We handle the stressful communications so you don’t have to
- Convenient Service — In-person or remote options across Oahu, Maui, the Big Island, Kauai, and all islands
Take the First Step Toward Relief
Don’t let tax problems continue to cause stress or threaten your business or family. Many issues can be resolved more easily than you think — especially with professional representation.
Contact Hawaii Tax Lady today for a confidential, no-obligation consultation. We’ll review your notices, explain your rights and options, and create a clear plan to resolve your tax issues.
Call us or email contact@hawaiitaxlady.com. We proudly serve individuals and businesses throughout the Hawaiian Islands with the accuracy, care, and aloha you deserve.
At Hawaii Tax Lady, we don’t just prepare taxes — we help fix tax problems so you can enjoy life in paradise again.