SB 2590 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.

Summary
Exempts from the state general excise tax any grants received from the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund by an eligible business pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Requires the Department of Taxation to notify all taxpayers eligible for refunds of any state general excise tax paid for grants received from the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund of their eligibility and requires taxpayers to file refund claims no later than six months following notification. Requires any state general excise taxes paid by eligible businesses for Restaurant Revitalization Fund grants to be refunded to the taxpayer. Applies retroactively to 3/11/2021.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 23, 2026 Last action Jan 28, 2026
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Jan 28, 2026
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Referred to WAM.
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Jan 23, 2026
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