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Home My WebLink AboutHTAT-2 Bulk Filers Registration Form Revised February 2025 FORM HTAT-2 (Revised 2/2025) COUNTY OF HAWAI'I — DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE Bulk Filers Program (BFP) Registration PART I — PARTICIPANT INFORMATION  NEW Registration  AMENDED Registration Business Name FEIN Business Address (Number, Street, City, State, Postal/ZIP Code) Business Phone Number Check all that apply:  Reporting Agent (Tax preparer, property management company, payroll company, or others that prepare returns for multiple clients and/or multiple locations for the same client).  Direct Transmitter (Company that may "transmit" the bulk file to HCTAT for the Reporting Agent. A Reporting Agent may also be its own transmitter).  Software Developer (Company that designs, researches, programs, tests, and maintains the software system). PART II — PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION Name and Title Phone Number w/extension E-mail Address Fax Number PART III — TECHNICAL CONTACT INFORMATION Name and Title Phone Number w/extension E-mail Address Hawai'i Bulk Filer ID Number (For Amended Only) PART IV — FINANCIAL INFORMATION Financial Institution Name Bank Account Number Routing and Transit Number PART V - DECLARATION Print Name of Authorized Individual Title Signature Date Authorized Individual’s Phone Number SSN/PTIN/VPID of Authorized Individual Under the penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this application, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete and am authorized to make and sign this statement on behalf of the participant. I state that the participant and its employees will comply with all the requirements for the BFP and understand that acceptance for participation in BFP is not transferable. The participant and its employees further understand that non-compliance with any requirements will result in the cancellation of the approval to participate in the BFP program. The participants and its employees further understand that pursuant to section 231-8.5, Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, the act of electronically filing tax returns on behalf of any taxpayer shall have the same validity and consequences as the actual signing by the taxpayer. The County of Hawai'i, Department of Finance reserves the right to revoke or suspend participation in the BFP. FORM HTAT-2 (Revised 2/2025) Department Use Only Registration Date Added to BFP HTAT Blk Filer ID Number IRS-assigned EFIN or ETIN Employee Initials FORM HTAT-2 (Revised 2/2025) PAGE 2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS PURPOSE OF THIS FORM Form HTAT-2 is used by a Reporting Agent, Direct Transmitter, or Software Developer to register to participate in the County of Hawai'i's Bulk Filers Program (BFP). This program allows the mass payment attributable to the County of Hawai'i's Transient Accommodations Tax (HCTAT). When we receive Form HTAT-2, we will phone and/or email the pre-certification requirements to the contact person listed on Form HTAT-2. Once the pre-certification requirements are met, the Participant will be approved to utilize the BFP. Note: Reporting Agents must obtain Form HTAT-3, Hawaiʻi Reporting Agent Authorization, from the taxpayer before submitting any payments on behalf of the taxpayer. WHERE TO FILE THIS FORM Please mail the completed Form HTAT-2 to: COUNTY OF HAWAI'I DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE IC & TAT OFFICE ATTN: BULK FILERS PROGRAM 25 AUPUNI STREET, STE 1101 HILO, HI 96720 WHERE TO OBTAIN INFORMATION For information about the Bulk Filing program contact: Phone: (808) 961-8793 Website: www.hawaiicounty.gov/tat E-mail: hawaiicountytatbulkfilers@hawaiicounty.gov SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Please type or print in blue or black ink only. All information on this form is required to be completed. NOTE: An incomplete and unsigned form will not be accepted. PART I — PARTICIPANT INFORMATION NOTE: A new HTAT-2 registration form is required to register a new participant. Registration is not transferable. Please check whether this is an application for a new registration or an AMENDED registration. Amended Form HTAT-2. Participants must submit an amended Form HTAT-2 to the TAT Office to update the information contained on their most current form when there are changes involving: • the participant’s name, the firm name, or doing business as (DBA) name(s); • the participant’s FEIN; • the participant’s address or telephone number; • the participant’s electronic filing functions performed; • primary contact’s information; • technical contact’s information; or • authorized individual’s information. This Part is to be completed with the Reporting Agent, Direct Transmitter, or Software Developer Information. • A reporting agent is an accounting service, payroll service provider, franchiser, bank, preparer or person who is authorized to file taxes for the taxpayer. • The direct transmitter receives prepared returns and serves as a pass-through, transmitting the returns to the appropriate agencies on behalf of the taxpayer. The transmitter receives acknowledgments from taxing agencies which are forwarded on to their clients. The transmitter has authority to communicate with taxing agencies on behalf of their clients regarding the success of the transmission, but does not have authority to communicate with taxing agencies regarding the data that is transmitted. • A software developer is a company that provides desktop or online software to aid taxpayers and reporting agents in filing taxes. The software user could then add on additional services such as a transmitter model to file their taxes electronically. PART II — PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION Enter the primary contact person’s name and title, daytime telephone number, and fax number. This is the person who is the liaison for the participant in all matters relating to bulk filing. IMPORTANT – Provide an e-mail address(es) where correspondence, including updates, should be sent. PART III — TECHNICAL CONTACT INFORMATION Enter the technical contact person’s name and title, daytime telephone number, and e-mail address. This is the person who should be contacted for technical related issues. If the technical contact is a direct transmitter or software developer, enter the HTAT Bulk Filer ID Number. PART IV — FINANCIAL INFORMATION Provide Financial Institution name, bank account number and routing and transit number of the account payments will be made from. PART IV — DECLARATION AND SIGNATURE This area is to be completed by an individual who has the authority to sign on behalf of the participant. Carefully read the declaration and sign, date, and print name and title. This part must be fully completed and signed. FORM HTAT-2 (Revised 2/2025)