Hawaii Sales & Use Tax
Hawaii collects a 4% general excise tax (in lieu of sales tax), which is assessed on the retail sale, lease or rental of most goods. Oahu charges an additional 0.5% surtax.
Use tax is charged on the purchase price or value of tangible personal property purchased or imported, whichever is applicable. Depending on the use the rates are different. The rate is 0.5%, if the item is for resale at retail. The rate is 4%, if the item is for use or consumption. Use tax is applied on the same basis as general excise tax is within the state of Hawaii. If you are required to file a return on a monthly basis, returns are to be filed on or before the last day of the month following the month in which the purchases were made.
Statute for Refunds: N/A
Utility Exemption: No
Hawaii Sales & Use Tax State Links
- HI Sales & Use Tax Page
- HI Sales & Use Tax Statutes
- HI Sales & Use Tax Rules
- HI Sales & Use Tax Forms
Hawaii Blog Posts
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