Hawaii
General Excise Tax Calculator of Hawaii for 2025
This page provides an overview of all the sales tax rates across Hawaii for 2025, giving you a clear picture of the state, county, and local rates in effect.
To get more precise information, you can navigate further to find sales tax rates by specific city or ZIP code. Entering the purchase price will allow you to see the exact sales tax amount for your transaction.
How 2025 General Excise Tax are calculated in Hawaii
The state general excise tax rate of Hawaii is 4%. Cities and/or municipalities don't have a city general excise tax.
Every 2025 combined rates mentioned above are the results of state rate (4%), the county rate (0.5%). There is no city general excise tax for the Hawaii cities. There is no special rate for Hawaii.
General Excise Tax
Hawaii does not impose a sales tax; instead, the General Excise Tax (GET) applies to all business activities. The tax rates are as follows: 0.15% for Insurance Commissions, 0.5% for activities such as Wholesaling, Manufacturing, Producing, Wholesale Services, and Use Tax on Imports for Resale, and 4% for all other business activities.
For comprehensive details, please refer to the official state of Hawaii department of taxation Ka 'Oihana 'Auhau.
Hawaii state rate(s) for 2025
Lowest possible rate: 4% (e.g., Paauhau, Hawaii)
Highest possible rate: 4.5% (Aiea, Hawaii)
Average combined rate across Hawaii: 4.479% including state, county, and city portions.
Distribution of Sales Tax Rates
- Low range: 4% - 4.167%
- Medium range: 4.167% - 4.333%
- High range: 4.333% - 4.5%
Rate changes for 2025
Some counties, cities, and special districts have updated their rates in 2025 compared to 2024.
Sample List of Hawaii cities and their changes (up to 15)
| City Name | County Rate | City Rate | Special Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haiku | 0.5% (+0.5%) | 0% | 0% |
| Hana | 0.5% (+0.5%) | 0% | 0% |
| Hoolehua | 0.5% (+0.5%) | 0% | 0% |
| Kahului | 0.5% (+0.5%) | 0% | 0% |
| Kalaupapa | 0.5% (+0.5%) | 0% | 0% |
| Kaunakakai | 0.5% (+0.5%) | 0% | 0% |
| Kihei | 0.5% (+0.5%) | 0% | 0% |
| Kualapuu | 0.5% (+0.5%) | 0% | 0% |
| Lahaina | 0.5% (+0.5%) | 0% | 0% |
| Lanai City | 0.5% (+0.5%) | 0% | 0% |
| Makawao | 0.5% (+0.5%) | 0% | 0% |
| Maunaloa | 0.5% (+0.5%) | 0% | 0% |
| Paia | 0.5% (+0.5%) | 0% | 0% |
| Puunene | 0.5% (+0.5%) | 0% | 0% |
| Pukalani | 0.5% (+0.5%) | 0% | 0% |
Most Recent General Excise Tax Rate Update
The latest updates were implemented in January 2025.