Hawaii
General Excise Tax Calculator of Hawaii for 2024
How 2024 General Excise Tax are calculated in Hawaii
The state general excise tax rate of Hawaii is 4%. Hawaii cities and/or municipalities don't have a city general excise tax.
Every 2024 combined rates mentioned above are the results of Hawaii 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 2024
Lowest possible rate: 4% (e.g., Paauhau, Hawaii)
Highest possible rate: 4.5% (Aiea, Hawaii)
Average combined rate across Hawaii: 4.479%
Rates changes
Changes have been made to Hawaii's county, city and/or special rates in 2024 compared to 2023.
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 update to the sales tax rates was made in January 2024.