Hawaii Tax Calculators.
Tax year 2026 income tax rates, brackets, and sales tax for Hawaii. Returns for tax year 2026 are generally filed in 2027; source links and last-verified dates are shown below.Tax year 2026 means income earned during calendar year 2026; those returns are generally filed in 2027. State and local sales tax rates can change during the year, so confirm current rules before filing or remitting tax.
Income Tax
Hawaii has the most brackets of any state with 12 rates ranging from 1.4% to 11.0%. Its top rate of 11% is the second-highest in the nation behind California. Hawaii also imposes a general excise tax (GET) instead of a traditional sales tax.
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 - $9,600 | 1.4% |
| $9,600 - $14,400 | 3.2% |
| $14,400 - $19,200 | 5.5% |
| $19,200 - $24,000 | 6.4% |
| $24,000 - $36,000 | 6.8% |
| $36,000 - $48,000 | 7.2% |
| $48,000 - $125,000 | 7.6% |
| $125,000 - $175,000 | 7.9% |
| $175,000 - $225,000 | 8.25% |
| $225,000 - $275,000 | 9% |
| $275,000 - $325,000 | 10% |
| Over $325,000 | 11% |
Sales Tax
Hawaii imposes General Excise Tax on business gross receipts rather than a traditional sales tax on customers. Its broad base includes goods, services and groceries, subject to specific exemptions. County surcharges may apply. Combined rates shown are population-weighted July 1, 2026 estimates; actual item and local rates vary.
Hawaii’s top marginal income-tax rate is 11%. Its GET applies broadly to business gross receipts, including groceries and services, subject to specific exemptions.
What is Hawaii's income tax rate?
For 2026, Hawaii has 12 rates from 1.4% to 11%. The top rate applies above $325,000 of taxable income for single filers, $650,000 for joint filers and $487,500 for heads of household.
Does Hawaii have a sales tax?
Hawaii has a General Excise Tax on business gross receipts rather than a traditional sales tax on the customer. The general state GET rate is 4%; county surcharges and specific exemptions can affect the transaction. Its broad base generally includes groceries and services.
What should I review besides tax rates in Hawaii?
A household’s living costs include housing, energy, transport and imported goods, as well as taxes. Hawaii’s GET generally applies to business receipts, subject to exemptions. This overview does not quantify how much any one factor changes living costs.
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