FORM L-72
(REV. 2012)
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INSTRUCTIONS
Use this form to request a copy of a Hawaii tax return or form.
If you are not the taxpayer shown in item 1, you must present documentation, such as a Form
N-848, Power of Attorney, or a letter signed by the taxpayer, prior to receiving confidential taxpayer
information. If the taxpayer is deceased, you must present enough evidence to establish that you are
authorized to act for the taxpayer’s estate.
Joint tax returns may be disclosed to either the husband or the wife. Only one signature is required.
If your name has changed, sign your name as it appeared on the return requested, and also sign
your current name. All requests must be signed by the taxpayer or duly authorized agent.
If you are requesting a copy of a return other than your income tax return, see the Special
Instructions below.
Item 3 — For individuals, enter your social security number (e.g., 000-00-0000). For all other entities,
enter your federal employer identification number (e.g., 00-0000000).
Item 6 — Enter the year(s) of the tax return you are requesting. If requesting more than three
documents, use additional Forms L-72. Returns which were filed before 1997 may not be available
for making copies.
Item 7 — Select either Regular Copies or Certified Copies. For Certified Copies service an
additional one dollar ($1.00) per return is charged, in addition to the Regular Copies charge.
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Regular Copies – $1.00 for each page or side of a page reproduced (e.g., one two-sided
document will cost $1.00 for each side for a total of $2.00).
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Certified Copies – $1.00 for each return certified (In addition to the Regular Copies
charge).
Item 8 — If you wish to have the requested Hawaii tax return copy sent to someone other than
yourself such as your tax return preparer, enter that person’s name and mailing address on this line.
Where to file. — Send completed Form(s) L-72 to the Hawaii Department of Taxation, P.O. Box 259,
Honolulu, HI 96809-0259.
Note:
Processing of requests for copies of returns normally takes 15 working days. You will be
mailed a bill when the copies are ready. The copies will be mailed after payment is received.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
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For General Excise, Withholding, Transient Accommodations, and Rental Motor
Vehicle Surcharge Tax Returns enter the taxpayer’s name and DBA, if applicable, in box
1, your (requestor’s) name and address in box 2, your Hawaii Tax I.D. No. in box 4, and the
year, period, and type of return you are requesting in box 6.
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For Conveyance Tax Certificates or Exemptions enter the seller’s name in box 1,
requestor’s name and address in box 2, buyer’s name in box 3, the tax map key number in
box 4, and the recording date in box 6.
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For Nonprofit Registration Certificate enter the nonprofit organization’s name in box
1, requestor’s name and address in box 2, nonprofit organization’s federal employer
identification number in box 3, nonprofit organization’s Hawaii Tax I.D. No. in box 4, and
“Approval Letter” in box 5.