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Our mission is to administer the tax laws of the State of Hawaii in a consistent, uniform, and fair manner.
Hawaii Tax Online
File returns, make payments and manage your tax accounts electronically using Hawaii Tax Online (HTO).
What’s New
- Tax Information Release 2020-01
Posted January 3, 2020
The purpose of this Tax Information Release (TIR) is to provide advanced notice of the proposed administrative rules relating to Act 96, Session Laws of Hawaii 2019 (Act 96). This TIR and the attached proposed administrative rules are effective from January 1, 2020 until the effective date of the administrative rules adopted in final form. - Recently Added Annual Reports to the Legislature
• Department of Taxation Annual Report posted 12/27/2019
• Hawaii General Excise and Use Tax Exemptions posted 12/27/2019
• Hawaii Individual Income Tax Statistics posted 12/27/2019
• Hawaii Business Income Tax Statistics posted 12/27/2019 - Recently Added Annual Reports to the Legislature
• Earned Income Tax Credit posted 12/26/2019
• 2017 Tax Credits Claimed by Hawaii Taxpayers posted 12/24/2019
• FY19 Electronic Funds Transfer Penalties posted 12/24/2019
• FY19 Cash Economy Enforcement posted 12/17/2019 - Updates for Taxpayers
Posted December 26, 2019
We are open for business for the 2020 tax season!
On January 2, 2020, all returns due in 2020 can be filed on HTO and all updated (Rev. 2019) paper forms will be posted on DOTAX’s website (tax.hawaii.gov/forms) and available at District Offices.
Other updates for 2020 include: DOTAX form changes, Hawaii County surcharge increase, E-filing requirements - Tax Facts 2019-3
Posted December 23, 2019
Estimated Income Tax for Individuals
This Tax Facts provides general information about estimated income tax for individuals. References to “spouse” are also references to “civil union partner.”
Hawaii Tax ID Number Changes
Existing Hawaii Tax Identification Numbers associated with business tax types will be replaced with a new account number and format as the Department modernizes its computer systems. Find out more.
Tax System Modernization Program
The Department is undergoing a major modernization effort to transform its operations and meet the rising expectations of today’s taxpayers. Find out more.
Tax Practitioner Priority Office
The Practitioner Priority Specialist is the first point of contact for registered tax practitioners who have State tax related issues. Find out more.
Taxpayer Advocate Office
If you have unsuccessfully tried to solve a State tax problem through the normal channels or if you believe that your rights as a taxpayer have been abridged, the Taxpayer Advocate may be able to assist you. Find out more.
Administrative Appeals Office
The Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) is responsible for administering the Administrative Appeals and Dispute Resolution (AADR) program. AADR is a streamlined process to appeal an audit assessment. Find out more.
Online Certificate of Vendor Compliance (HCE)
Expedites your ability to furnish proof of compliance with the requirements of 103D-310(c), HRS. Find out more.
General Excise Tax/County Surcharge
Effective January 1, 2007, the General Excise and Use Tax was amended to provide a county surcharge thereby increasing the GET and Use tax rate for transactions attributable to the county. Find out more.
Report Tax Violations
To ensure that all sectors of Hawaii’s economy, especially those that transact business in cash, pay their fair share of taxes; and to prevent, through enforcement and deterrence, the shortchanging of those that comply with Hawaii tax laws. Find out more.
Council on Revenues
The Council reports its latest revenue forecast to the governor and the legislature on June 1, September 10, January 10, and March 15 of each year. In addition, the Council prepares estimates of the state total personal income for such calendar years as are necessary for establishing the state expenditure ceiling. Find out more.
Tax Review Commission
Every five years a State Tax Review Commission conducts a systematic review of Hawaii’s tax structure, using standards such as equity and efficiency. The most recent TRC dissolved at the adjournment of the 2018 legislative session. The next TRC will be appointed in 2020 and present its report to the 2022 legislative session. Find out more.
Page Last Updated: January 10, 2020