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INSTRUCTION
STATE OF HAWAII — DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION
Instructions for Form N-288B
FORM N-288B
(REV. 2014)
Application for Withholding Certificate for Dispositions by
Nonresident Persons of Hawaii Real Property Interest
NOTE: References to “taxpayer and spouse”, “married”, “unmarried”, also means “partners in a civil
union”, “in a civil union”, and “not in a civil union”, respectively.)
General Instructions
transfer. Forms N-288B filed later than 10 work-
NOTE: The transferor/seller is required under
ing days prior to the date of transfer will not be
section 235-92, HRS, to file an income tax
Purpose of Form
accepted and will be returned to the transferor/
return whether or not the person derives a
seller. The Department of Taxation will not ap-
taxable gain.
Use Form N-288B to apply for a withholding cer-
prove Forms N-288B after the date of transfer
Line 6. If the property was used as a rental
tificate to waive or adjust withholding on disposi-
reported on Line 4a has passed. Timely mailing
tions by nonresident persons of Hawaii real prop-
property at anytime by the transferor/seller(s),
of Form N-288B by U.S. mail or any delivery ser-
erty interest. Use this form only for applications
check the box marked “yes” and fill in the appropri-
vice designated for purposes of section 7502 of
based on (1) a claim that the transferor/seller will
ate Hawaii Tax I.D. Number. If not, check the box
the federal Internal Revenue Code will be treated
not realize any gain with respect to the transfer, or
marked “no”.
as timely filed. See Tax Information Release No.
(2) a claim that there will be insufficient proceeds
97-3 for more information.
Back of Copy A
to pay the withholding required under section
235-68(b), Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), after
Where to Send Form N-288B
Line 5a(1). Enter the gross sales price from the
payment of all costs, including selling expenses
sale. Attach a copy of a tentative statement from
Copies A and B of Form N-288B must be
and the amount of any mortgage or lien secured
your escrow company for this transaction showing
by the property. If a nonresident transferor/seller
mailed or hand delivered to the taxation district
the gross sales price, the transferor(s)/seller(s),
transfers two or more Hawaii real property inter-
office listed below which is located in the county
and the transferee(s)/buyer(s).
ests, one Form N-288B should be filed for each
where the closing of the sale is taking place, or the
Line 5a(2). In general, the cost or adjusted ba-
property transferred.
county in which the property is located. After the
sis is the cost of the property plus purchase com-
form has been approved or disapproved, copy B
Who Can Apply for a Withholding
missions and improvements, minus depreciation
of Form N-288B will be returned to the transferor/
Certificate
(if applicable). Increase the cost or other basis by
seller at the address specified on Line 1. If copy
any expense of sale, such as commissions and
B of Form N-288B is not submitted, a copy of the
The transferor/seller can file Form N-288B. If
state transfer taxes. Attach a copy of your closing
form will not be returned to the transferor/seller.
two or more nonresident transferors/sellers jointly
escrow statement from your purchase or acquisi-
The Department does not fax any confidential in-
transfer a Hawaii real property interest, a separate
tion of this property, invoices for improvements,
formation in regards to Form N-288B, nor does the
Form N-288B should be filed for each nonresident
depreciation schedules, and any other evidence
Department accept Form N-288B through fax.
transferor/seller applying for a withholding certifi-
of the basis of the property.
cate. One Form N-288B should be filed for a tax-
Specific Instructions
Line 5a(3). If the sale of the property was your
payer and spouse if they will be filing a joint return
main home and you qualify to exclude the entire
for the year in which they transferred their Hawaii
Line 2. Enter “Same as line 1” unless you are
gain, use Form N-103 as a worksheet. If you qual-
real property interest.
ify to exclude the entire gain (line 22 is zero (0)
entering another address.
If you entered a mail-
ing address on line 1 that is not your actual ad-
or less) attach worksheet to Form N-288B. Oth-
Withholding Certificate
dress, enter your actual address on line 2. If there
erwise, you DO NOT qualify for a waiver. Do not
Upon receipt of Form N-288B, the State of Ha-
are multiple transferor/sellers, attach additional
submit Form N-288B.
waii, Department of Taxation (Department) shall
sheets giving the required information about each
Line 5b(1a). Enter the gross sales price from the
determine whether the transferor/seller has re-
one, indicating ownership percentage and resi-
sale. Attach a copy of a tentative statement from
alized or will realize any gain with respect to the
dency status.
your escrow company for this transaction showing
transfer, or whether there will be insufficient pro-
Line 3. Enter the name, address, and iden-
the distribution of funds received, the transferor(s)/
ceeds to pay the withholding. After the form has
tification number (last 4 numbers of the SSN or
seller(s), and the transferee(s)/buyer(s).
been approved or disapproved, a copy of the form
FEIN), if any, of the transferee/buyer. The Internal
Line 5b(1b). Enter the amount of sales pro-
will be returned to the transferor/seller, who shall
Revenue Service (IRS) issues Individual Taxpayer
thereafter transmit the form to the transferee/buyer.
ceeds to be received in forms other than cash,
Identification Numbers (ITINs) to certain aliens
such as an agreement of sale or purchase money
If the Department is satisfied that no gain will be
who are required to have a U. S. taxpayer identi-
mortgage.
realized, the Department will waive the withhold-
fication number but who do not have, and are not
Line 5b(2a). Enter any expense of sale, such
ing requirement and the transferee/buyer is not
eligible to obtain, a social security number. The
required to withhold any tax. The transferee/buyer
as commissions and state transfer taxes.
last 4 numbers of the ITIN issued by the IRS must
shall attach a copy of the Form N-288B to Forms
be used as the individual’s identification number. If
Line 5b(2c). Enter any other cost associated
N-288 and N-288A, which must still be filed with
the individual has applied for an ITIN but the IRS
with the sale of the property, such as liens secured
the Department.
has not yet issued the ITIN, write “Applied For”. If
by the property.
there are multiple transferee/buyers, attach addi-
If the Department is satisfied that there will be
tional sheets giving the required information about
Signature
insufficient proceeds to pay the withholding, the
each one.
Department will adjust the amount required to be
Form N-288B must be signed by an individual, a
Line 4. Enter the appropriate information. In
withheld and the transferee/buyer shall withhold
responsible corporate officer, a member or gener-
the adjusted amount and submit the payment,
4b, enter the address and description of the prop-
al partner of a partnership, or a trustee, executor,
Form N-288, Form N-288A, and Form N-288B to
erty. Include the tax map key number.
or other fiduciary of a trust or estate. If Form N-
the Department.
Line 5. If 5a is checked, 5a on the back of Copy
288B is being filed by a taxpayer and spouse, both
must sign the form. In addition, Form N-288B may
When to File Form N-288B
A must be completed. If 5b is checked, 5b on the
be signed by an authorized agent with a power of
back of Copy A must be completed.
Form N-288B must be filed with the Department
attorney.
no later than 10 working days prior to the date of
MAILING ADDRESSES
OAHU DISTRICT OFFICE
MAUI DISTRICT OFFICE
HAWAII DISTRICT OFFICE
KAUAI DISTRICT OFFICE
OFFICE AUDIT BRANCH - N-288B
RE: N-288B
RE: N-288B
RE: N-288B
P. O. BOX 259
54 S. HIGH STREET, #208
75 AUPUNI STREET, #101
3060 EIWA STREET, #105
HONOLULU, HAWAII 96809-0259
WAILUKU, HAWAII 96793-2198
HILO, HAWAII 96720-4245
LIHUE, HAWAII 96766-1889
(830 PUNCHBOWL STREET, #228)
808-984-8500
808-974-6321
808-274-3456
808-587-1644

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