How much is Hawaii income tax?
Hawaii income tax at 3 levels of Hawaii taxable income — what is left after Hawaii's own deductions and exemptions. Local income taxes are not included.
| Taxable income | Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $2,6915.4% effective · 7.6% marginal | $1,8543.7% effective · 6.8% marginal |
| $100,000 | $6,4916.5% effective · 7.6% marginal | $5,3825.4% effective · 7.6% marginal |
| $250,000 | $18,7167.5% effective · 9% marginal | $16,7826.7% effective · 7.9% marginal |
What are Hawaii's income tax brackets for 2026?
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $9,600 | 1.4% |
| Over $9,600 up to $14,400 | 3.2% |
| Over $14,400 up to $19,200 | 5.5% |
| Over $19,200 up to $24,000 | 6.4% |
| Over $24,000 up to $36,000 | 6.8% |
| Over $36,000 up to $48,000 | 7.2% |
| Over $48,000 up to $125,000 | 7.6% |
| Over $125,000 up to $175,000 | 7.9% |
| Over $175,000 up to $225,000 | 8.25% |
| Over $225,000 up to $275,000 | 9% |
| Over $275,000 up to $325,000 | 10% |
| Over $325,000 | 11% |
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $19,200 | 1.4% |
| Over $19,200 up to $28,800 | 3.2% |
| Over $28,800 up to $38,400 | 5.5% |
| Over $38,400 up to $48,000 | 6.4% |
| Over $48,000 up to $72,000 | 6.8% |
| Over $72,000 up to $96,000 | 7.2% |
| Over $96,000 up to $250,000 | 7.6% |
| Over $250,000 up to $350,000 | 7.9% |
| Over $350,000 up to $450,000 | 8.25% |
| Over $450,000 up to $550,000 | 9% |
| Over $550,000 up to $650,000 | 10% |
| Over $650,000 | 11% |
Source: HI DOTAX Ann. 2024-03 + Ann. 2025-07 + Tax Rate Schedules (TY after 31 Dec 2024), checked September 11, 2026.
Can you deduct Hawaii income tax on your federal return?
The federal deduction for state and local taxes (SALT) is capped at $40,400 for 2026 — $20,200 if married filing separately — and the cap shrinks toward $10,000 once modified AGI passes $505,000. A single filer with $250,000 of Hawaii taxable income owes about $18,716 in Hawaii income tax — 46% of that cap before any property tax.
SALT cap workaroundsDoes Hawaii have a pass-through entity tax (PTET)?
Yes. A partnership or S corporation can elect to pay Hawaii income tax at the entity level. The business deducts it federally, so that state tax is not limited by the SALT cap, and the owners claim a Hawaii credit or exclusion for it. Deductsy's plan treats March 15 as the Hawaii election or first-payment deadline; it is approximate, so confirm it with Hawaii before relying on it.
PTET savings calculatorWhen are Hawaii estimated tax payments due?
Hawaii estimated tax is due April 20, June 20, September 20 and January 20 of the following year, in 4 equal instalments. Source: 2025 N-11, Hawaii Resident Income Tax Instructions — “Due Dates for Estimated Tax Payments”.
Safe-harbor calculatorWhat is the penalty for underpaying Hawaii estimated tax?
Hawaii charges 0.667% a month — 8% a year — on an underpaid instalment. Paying at least 60% of this year's tax or 100% of last year's on time avoids it. No estimated payments are required if you expect to owe less than $500. Source: 2025 N-11, Hawaii Resident Income Tax Instructions — “Penalties and Interest”.
Are HSA contributions deductible in Hawaii?
Yes. Hawaii follows the federal treatment, so an HSA contribution — up to $4,400 with self-only coverage or $8,750 with family coverage for 2026 — lowers Hawaii taxable income as well as federal.
Does Hawaii give a tax break for 529 plan contributions?
No. Hawaii does not give a state income-tax deduction or credit for 529 contributions.
529 plan tax savings calculatorDoes Hawaii take a disability or paid-leave tax out of paychecks?
Yes. Hawaii employees pay HI TDI through payroll: 0.5% of wages for 2026, on wages up to $78,011. It comes out on top of federal payroll taxes and Hawaii income tax withholding.
What is the property tax rate in Hawaii?
Hawaii's average effective property tax rate is 0.27% — the lowest of 51 jurisdictions and 30% of the national average of 0.9%. That is about $270 a year for every $100,000 of home value; the rate varies widely by county and school district.
Itemize or take the standard deduction?How much does an LLC cost to keep in Hawaii each year?
Deductsy budgets about $15 a year for a Hawaii LLC — the annual report fee or minimum franchise tax, with a fee due every two years counted at half. Fees change, so confirm with Hawaii's business filing office.
Hawaii S-corp tax calculatorHow do Hawaii taxes compare with states on a similar top rate?
| State | Top income tax rate | Income tax on $100,000 (single) | Property tax (avg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 11% | $6,491 | 0.27% |
| New York | 10.9% | $5,336 | 1.55% |
| District of Columbia | 10.75% | $6,900 | 0.58% |
| New Jersey | 10.75% | $4,244 | 2.11% |
On $100,000 of taxable income a single filer's Hawaii income tax is $6,491 — more than in 2 of 3 states on a similar top rate. The lowest is New Jersey at $4,244; the highest is the District of Columbia at $6,900. Hawaii's average property tax rate is higher than in none of the 3.
Income tax is each state's own tax on the same state taxable income; local income taxes are not included.
More Hawaii tax notes
- Hawaii's General Excise Tax takes the place of a sales tax and applies to services as well as goods.
Tax moves that matter most for Hawaii
If you own an S corporation, partnership or multi-member LLC, Hawaii's PTET election moves the Hawaii income tax on that profit to the business, where it is deductible federally and outside the SALT cap.
An S-corp election can cut self-employment tax once profit is large enough to pay yourself a reasonable salary and still cover payroll and filing costs. The Hawaii calculator adds Hawaii's own entity fees and taxes to that breakeven.
With 1099 income, a Solo 401(k) can take up to $72,000 a year (2026) — usually more than a SEP-IRA at the same income. Contributions lower both federal and Hawaii income tax.
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