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Hawaii Sales Tax Made Easy: A Guide for Business Owners
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Statewide sales tax rate
4%
Economic Sales Threshold
$100,000
Transactions Threshold
200
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Sales Tax in Hawaii- Submit your Sales Tax on Time and Stay Compliant with Tax 365
Understanding the regulatory obligations of sales tax in Hawaii is a complicated process. Whether you have a small business setup or a large one, understanding Hawaii county sales tax system is the key to stay compliant while avoiding costly fines. At TAX 365, we help you to get an insight of the sales tax Hawaii and simplify the process of submitting tax so that you can stay compliant with tax regulatory protocols.
Unlike other states Hawaii does not impose traditional sales tax. Instead of this, it follows a General Excise Tax process that applies to all types of businesses, including retail sales, professional services and more. Hawaii sales tax rate is 4% statewide on most goods and services. Along with Hawaii County sales tax rate is applied which is 4.5% in Oahu. If you are conducting a business in Hawaii or earning money through any Hawaii based sources, you are subjected to pay Hawaii state sales tax. This applies to business of all sizes including –
- Retailers
- Service providers
- Online businesses operating within Hawaii or selling products to Hawaii residents.
Even if you are not a resident of Hawaii but earning revenue from Hawaii customers, you must pay GET tax to keep your business tax compliant.
How TAX 365 can help your business to deal with Hawaii sales tax?
Dealing with Hawaii sales and use tax is not an easy process. It includes many facts and facets that need professional understanding and expertise to deal with various tax related protocols. Tax 365 offers a comprehensive solution that not only simplifies your tax submission process but also keeps you updated with the latest sales tax rate. Here is how we can help you
Hassle-free tax filing and compliance
Tax 365 makes sure that your business stay compliant with Hawaii state sales tax 2024 laws by managing GET filing efficiently and submitting tax on time. Our professionals handle all paper works efficiently and keep you constant reminder filing tax on time to avoid costly penalty charges.
Tailored strategies to Maximize savings
We carefully analyze the business operations in order to identify the opportunities for tax savings. By understanding all the ins and outs of Hawaii state sales tax structure, Tax 365 helps in minimizing your tax burden and maximizing your savings through tax exemptions.
Expert guidance and personalized support
Tax 365 has a team of expert tax professionals who hold years of knowledge and expertise in this field. We are well-versed with the Hawaii sales tax system and thereby help you to file Hawaii online sales tax seamlessly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the general Hawaii sales tax rate?
Hawaii does not have a traditional sales tax. Instead, it imposes a general excise tax (GET) on businesses which is collected from customers on the sale of goods and services. The standard sales tax rate is 4%, adding a surcharge of sales tax by county that may rise to 4.712%. The county-wise sales tax rate varies as per location.
What is the basic difference between sales tax and general excise tax?
Sales tax is basically charged directly from customers while GET is a tax that is imposed on ithe ncome of a business for selling services and goods.
What products or services are subject to sales tax in Hawaii?
Most of the services, goods, rentals, and commissions are subject to GET. This includes retail sales, real estate rentals, and server-based businesses.
Do out-of-state businesses need to pay Hawaii GET?
Yes, out-of-state businesses are subjected to GET if they have an economic nexus in Hawaii which means if the business is earning revenue through transactions within the Hawaii state.
How can I file my sales tax in Hawaii for my business?
Tax 365 can help you file your sales tax online through our AI-powered online sales tax submission portal.
