News and Announcements

Tax Information Releases

Tax Information Release 2024-02
Act 76, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, Relating to Rent Collection Agreements and Proposed Temporary Administrative Rules
  The purpose of this Tax Information Release (TIR) is to provide guidance on the filing requirements for third-party rent collectors, consequences for noncompliance under Act 76, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024 (“Act 76”), and notice of related proposed temporary administrative rules.

Tax Information Release 2024-03
Application of General Excise Tax to Discounted Sales Receipts
  This Tax Information Release (TIR) provides guidance on the assessment of the general excise tax (GET) on discounted sales. This TIR responds to multiple inquiries as to whether a seller is subject to GET on the full price of a discounted item and, if so, whether that seller may “pass on” GET owed on the full price to a customer who pays a discounted price.

News Releases

Hawaiʻi Department of Taxation Enhances Security and User Experience with Upgraded Tax System
  HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Taxation (DOTAX) recently released its newly upgraded tax system that enhances performance, security and user experience.

Tax Announcements

Tax Announcement 2024-04
Tax Law Changes from the 2024 Regular Legislative Session
  This Announcement summarizes the measures passed during the Regular Legislative Session of 2024 that amend or affect State tax laws.

2024 Tax Workshop

The Department of Taxation’s 2024 Tax Workshop Registration is now open. Please see attached flyer for more information and the link to register.

2024 Tax Workshop – Registration Flyer

Recent Updates

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Pass-Through Entity Taxation

For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022, partnerships and S corporations may elect to pay Hawai’i income taxes at the entity level. Eligible members of an electing pass-through entity (PTE) may claim a Hawai’i income tax credit for the pro rata share of PTE taxes paid.

Visit the Pass-Through Entity Taxation page for more information.

Loan-Out Company General Excise Tax (GET) Withholding Payment

To see step-by step instructions on how to pay a Loan-Out Company General Excise Tax (GET) withholding payment on Hawaiʻi Tax Online, click on the “E-Services” tab above and access a Powerpoint presentation in the “Other Resources” section at the bottom of the E-Services page.

To make a Loan-Out Company General Excise Tax (GET) withholding payment click on the “E-Services” tab above and click on the link https://hitax.hawaii.gov/. Sign-in into your HTO account, select “More…” tab, under “Payments & Returns” tile, select “Manage Loan-out Payments (Film Credit),” or under the “Payment” tile, click on the link “Make a Loan-out Payment (Film Credit)”.

Tools & Resources

Tax License Search

Use this page to search for your Hawaii Tax license(s) and status(es).

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.

online certificate of vendor compliance (hce)

Expedites your ability to furnish proof of compliance with the requirements of 103D-310(c), HRS

Protect Your Information

Helpful tips and reminders to prevent you from getting scammed and to protect your information.

Third Party Registration

This page provides information on how to register as a Verified Practitioner under the State of Hawai‘i.

Collections Services

Tax Collection Services is charged with the recovery of taxes. Got a Collections issue or question?

Reports & Data

Data Dashboards

data dashboardDownload and interact with data from DOTAX’s official reports.

Tax Research Insights

tax research insightsView posts that highlight interesting finds by the authors of the Department’s annual research reports.

Reports

annual and monthly reportsView the department’s annual and monthly tax reports.

OAHU

Taxpayer Services
Tel: 808-587-4242
Toll- Free: 1-800-222-3229
Fax: 808-587-1488
Hours:
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Office Audit Branch
Tel: 808-587-1644
Fax: 808-587-1633
Hours:
M-F 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Collection Branch
Tel: 808-587-1600
Fax: 808-587-1720
Hours:
M-F 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
*8 am – 3 pm first Wed of month

For the Hearing Impaired
Tel: 808-587-1418
Toll- Free: 1-800-887-8974
Hours:
M-F 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

Maui
Tel: 808-984-8500
Fax: 808-984-8522
Hours:
M-F 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Molokai
Tel: 808-553-5541
Fax: 808-553-9878
Hours:
M-F 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
*Closed 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Hawaii (Hilo and Kona)
Tel: 808-974-6321
Fax: 808-974-6300
Hours:
M-F 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
*Kona office closed 12 pm – 1 pm

Kauai
Tel: 808-274-3456
Fax: 808-274-3461
Hours:
M-F 8:00 am – 4:00 pm