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HRS §383-80

Taking federal tax refunds to pay unpaid unemployment taxes

Starting April 1, 2013, if an employer owes money for unemployment contributions, advance payments, or reimbursements, the state can take that money from the employer's federal tax refund. This includes penalties, interest, costs, and administrative fees.

employers

The statute, as written — Income tax refund offsets

Effective April 1, 2013, any employer in default of contributions, advance payments, or reimbursement may be subject to offset of federal tax refund payments of the amount owed, including penalties, interest, costs, and administrative fees.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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