By B.J. Reyes

State Department of Taxation officials remind you that the deadline to file state income tax returns is Monday, April 20.

And taxpayers will have one less means of getting their returns in — the department no longer plans to offer curbside drop-off services after regular business hours for last-minute filers.

In a news release, the department says the action is being done “due to the significant decrease in the number of people using the service in prior years.”

But procrastinators shouldn’t fret (too much). Drop boxes will be available in front of the tax office building at 830 Punchbowl St., near the entrance to the building, and also on the adjacent Halekauwila Street entrance.

Tax returns will be considered filed on time if they are placed in the drop boxes by midnight, April 20.

For assistance on tax questions or filing state returns, taxpayers may call 587-4242 or toll free at (800) 587-1540.

The deadline to file federal tax returns is April 15.

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