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Hawaii utilizes variable rates when it comes to taxing residents and qualifying non-residents' incomes. Single people required to file Hawaii taxes can expect to pay 1.4% on the first $2400 of taxable income and 3.2% on income between $2401 and $4800. For annual income that falls between $4801 to $9600, the taxation rate will be 5.5%. Incomes between $$9601 to $14,400 are taxed at 6.4%. A tax rate of 6.8% applies to incomes between $14,401 to $19,200 while incomes between $19,201 to $24,000 will be taxed at 7.2%.
Rate of Hawaii Taxes
A rate of 7.6% applies to income between $24,001 to $36,000 while incomes of $36,001 to $48,000 are taxed at 7.9%. A rate of 8.25% applies to incomes that fall between $48,001 to $150,000, and a rate of 9% applies to incomes that range from $150,001 to $175,000. Incomes that range between $175,001 to $200,000 are taxed at 10%. Incomes above the $200,000 mark are taxed at 11%. These taxation rates remain the same for people who file as married filing jointly. However, the income levels are doubled for those individuals.
Hawaii also imposes a graduated corporate tax of 4.4%, 5.4%, and 6.4% on net income up to $25K, $100K, and above $100K, respectively.
Additionally, instead of the traditional April 15 deadline required by the federal government and most states, taxpayers in Hawaii typically have a few additional days. For example, April 21st to file their returns for the 2024 tax year.
Who Must File Hawaii Taxes
You must file a Hawaii tax return if your gross income exceeds these thresholds for the 2024 tax year:
- Single filers: $5,544 (under 65) or $6,688 (65 or older)
- Married filing jointly: $11,088 (both under 65) up to $13,376 (both 65 or older)
- Married filing separately: $5,544 - Head of household: $7,568 (under 65) or $8,712 (65 or older)
Additionally, anyone "doing business" during the tax year must file a return, even if no taxable income is derived from those activities.
Standard Deductions
The state offers standard deductions that reduce your taxable income:
- Single or married filing separately: $4,400
- Married filing jointly: $8,800
- Head of household: $6,424
You may choose to itemize deductions instead if they exceed your standard deduction amount.
Payments and Hawaii Tax Refund
People who want to pay their income tax balances can call 1-800-2PAY-TAX or mail in their payment via check or money order directly to the state's Department of Revenue. People who are owed a Hawaii tax refund can check the status of their refunds online at https://tax.ehawaii.gov/hoihoi/refund.html.
Filing an Extension
People who are unable to make the April deadline to file their state income taxes can request a six-month extension. They are required to use state Form N-101A to make this formal petition. If accepted, the taxpayer will be given until October 21 (for tax year 2024) to file the return. However, this extension does not apply to any balance the person owes to the state. Tax balances still must be paid in full by April 21.
An Amended Return
Taxpayers who need to file an amended return are required to use Forms N-11 or N-15, depending on whether they are full-time or part-time residents of the state. They must file an amended return if they failed to report income, if they were audited by the IRS, or if they wrongfully claimed exemptions to which they were not entitled.
Hawaii's Unique Tax Environment
The state has one of the highest individual income tax rates in the nation at 11%, but also offers some unique advantages. Hawaii has the lowest effective property tax rate in the country at just 0.26% of assessed value.
Instead of a traditional sales tax, the state uses a General Excise Tax (GET) of 4% that applies to most business activities. This tax is typically passed on to consumers, making it function similarly to a sales tax. Some counties add an additional 0.5% to this rate.
Hawaii does not tax Social Security benefits, and many types of pension income are also exempt from state taxation, making it relatively tax-friendly for retirees.
Late Filing
If the balance of Hawaii taxes owed is not paid in entirety, taxpayers could face penalties of 5% for each month that the obligation remains unpaid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hawaii tax Social Security benefits?
No, Hawaii does not tax Social Security benefits, making it tax-friendly for retirees.
What is Hawaii's sales tax rate?
The state doesn't have a traditional sales tax but uses a 4% General Excise Tax (GET) that functions similarly. Some counties add an additional 0.5%.
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