FORM A-7
(REV. 2009)
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING FORM A-7
REQUEST FOR A RULING
1. Complete Form A-7.
2. Your letter requesting a ruling must include the following information:
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A statement required to be made pursuant to Tax Information Release No. 2009-01;
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An analysis of applicable law;
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An application of the law to the facts; and a discussion of any law, rule, case, or other authority
(whether in or out of Hawaii) contrary to your position;
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A statement of the requested ruling position;
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A deletion statement identifying information to be redacted from public disclosure if other than
names, addresses, and identifying numbers; and
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A printed and electronic copy of the desired ruling or determination.
3. Mail the completed Form A-7, along with your letter requesting a ruling which includes the above
information, to the:
State of Hawaii
Department of Taxation
Rules Offi ce
P. O. Box 259
Honolulu, Hawaii 96809-0259
A ruling will be made after due consideration and will be mailed to the address indicated on line 8
of this form. A representative of the Rules Offi ce will contact you within 21 calendar days after the
request is received to acknowledge receipt, discuss procedural issues, and if necessary, to request
additional information to ensure the ruling request is complete or to assist in processing the ruling.
For further information, you may contact the Rules Offi ce at (808) 587-1530.