Tax Specialist V Oahu

Recruitment Number 25-0462

This is a permanent, full‑time position with the Department of Taxation. The posting will remain open until 20 applications are received. Salary $6,043 to $7,351 per month.

Income Tax Specialist V. Develops rules and regulations, designs tax forms, provides consultative and advisory services for state income tax and miscellaneous tax programs. Conducts special studies and performs other duties as required. Provides information and guidance to tax practitioners, departmental staff, and taxpayers through the issuance of rules, regulations, technical memorandums, and administrative letters.

• Develop rules and regulations, summaries of legal opinions, and technical memorandums for uniform interpretation and application of state tax laws.
• Design and revise tax return forms and related instructions for income tax, excise tax, use tax, inheritance tax, fuel tax, liquor tax, tobacco tax, public service company tax, and franchise tax.
• Prepare explanations, comments, and recommendations of tax measures introduced in the Legislature.
• Conduct special studies and provide guidance through technical memorandums, administrative rules, letter rulings, and development of departmental forms.
• Provide information and guidance to taxpayers, practitioners, and departmental staff.

• Legal Authorization to Work: citizen, national, or permanent resident of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university.
• One year of progressively responsible administrative or professional work requiring a high degree of analytical skill.
• Two and a half years of experience in either:
  • A. Substantive involvement in reviewing, analyzing, and applying tax laws, rules, regulations, legal opinions, and court decisions to complex tax issues.
  • B. Attorney experience dealing with tax matters, conducting legal research, and applying tax laws and regulations to various tax issues.

The State of Hawai‘i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodations should call 808‑587‑0936.

The State of Hawai‘i is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.