INSTRUCTIONS: HAWAII RESALE CERTIFICATE FOR GOODS GENERAL FORM 1 (Form G-17)
In Hawaii, purchases made by a retailer for the purpose of retail or wholesale resale are exempt from state tax. To certify the exempt status of this transaction, the purchaser must file a resale certificate with the seller. This form G-17 can be found on the website of the government of Hawaii.
Hawaii Resale Certificate For Goods General Form 1 G-17 Step 1: On the first blank line, give the name of the seller.
Hawaii Resale Certificate For Goods General Form 1 G-17 Step 2: On the second blank line, give the address of the seller
Hawaii Resale Certificate For Goods General Form 1 G-17 Step 3: On the third blank line, give tthe day on which this certificate is being completed.
Hawaii Resale Certificate For Goods General Form 1 G-17 Step 4: On the fourth blank line, give the seller's city, state and zip or postal code.
Hawaii Resale Certificate For Goods General Form 1 G-17 Step 5: The purchaser should enter their Hawaii Tax Identification Number where indicated.
Hawaii Resale Certificate For Goods General Form 1 G-17 Step 6: The purchaser should provide a written explanation of their organization's activities and nature.
Hawaii Resale Certificate For Goods General Form 1 G-17 Step 7: Indicate with a check mark whether this purchase for resale on a retail or wholesale basis.
Hawaii Resale Certificate For Goods General Form 1 G-17 Step 8: The purchaser should enter their name and address at the bottom of the page.
Hawaii Resale Certificate For Goods General Form 1 G-17 Step 9: The person completing the form should print and sign their name, as well as giving their title and the date.
Hawaii Resale Certificate For Goods General Form 1 G-17 Step 10: This form can be completed on a computer and printed out or completed by hand. In either case, the purchaser should maintain a copy for their records and give the original to the seller. A copy does not need to be sent to the Hawaii Department of Taxation.
Hawaii Resale Certificate For Goods General Form 1 G-17 Step 11: If the seller does not receive this certificate, they will be required to assess sales tax on the transaction. Once filed, they must be maintained by the seller.
