Hawaii Income Tax Calculator

Estimate your Hawaii income tax burden

Updated for 2024 tax year on Apr 17, 2024

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Hawaii state taxes

Quick Hawaii tax facts

  • State income tax: 1.4% to 11%
  • State sales tax: 4%
  • Property tax: 0.27%
  • Gas tax: 16 cents per gallon
  • Tobacco tax: $3.20 per pack of 20 cigarettes
  • Insurance premium tax: 4.27%
Hawaii United States

From Wikipedia

Hawaii income taxes

Hawaii’s income tax structure is progressive, with rates ranging from 1.4% on the first $2,400 of taxable income for single filers to 11% on income over $200,000. The top rate is among the highest in the country.

Employers in Hawaii are required to contribute to the state’s unemployment insurance fund and provide temporary disability insurance for employees.

The state offers a standard deduction of $2,200 for single filers and $4,400 for joint filers. Personal exemptions amount to $1,144 per person.

Calculate your income tax in Hawaii

Calculating your Hawaii state income tax is similar to the steps we listed on our Federal income tax calculator:

  1. Determine your filing status
  2. Work out your adjusted gross income [Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income]
  3. Calculate your state taxable income [Adjusted gross income − (Standard/Itemized deductions + Exemptions) = State taxable income]
  4. Figure out your state/local tax liability [State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability]
  5. Deduce your state payroll tax liability [Gross income × State payroll tax rate = State payroll tax liability]
  6. Add up all state and local taxes [State tax liability + State payroll tax liability = Total state income taxes]

State payroll tax

Tax year Tax name Percent of taxable wage Up to taxable wage Comment
2023 State Disability Insurance (SDI) 0.50% $1,318.48 weekly
$68,560.96 per annual
Maximum of $6.59 per week ($342.68 per annual)
2022 0.50% $1,200.30 weekly
$62,415.60 per annual
Maximum of $6.00 per week ($312.00 per annual)
2021 0.50% $1,102.90 weekly
$57,350.80 per annual
Maximum of $5.51 per week ($286.52 per annual)
2020 0.50% $1,120 weekly
$58,240 per annual
Maximum of $5.60 per week ($291.20 per annual)

State income tax brackets

Each filer type has different progressive tax rates. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.

Tax year Filing status Taxable income Rate
2023
2022
2021
2020
Single
Married, Filing Separately
$0 – $2,400 1.40%
$2,400 – $4,800 3.20%
$4,800 – $9,600 5.50%
$9,600 – $14,400 6.40%
$14,400 – $19,200 6.80%
$19,200 – $24,000 7.20%
$24,000 – $36,000 7.60%
$36,000 – $48,000 7.90%
$48,000 – $150,000 8.25%
$150,000 – $175,000 9.00%
$175,000 – $200,000 10.00%
$200,000+ 11.00%
Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) $0 – $4,800 1.40%
$4,800 – $9,600 3.20%
$9,600 – $19,200 5.50%
$19,200 – $28,800 6.40%
$28,800 – $38,400 6.80%
$38,400 – $48,000 7.20%
$48,000 – $72,000 7.60%
$72,000 – $96,000 7.90%
$96,000 – $300,000 8.25%
$300,000 – $350,000 9.00%
$350,000 – $400,000 10.00%
$400,000+ 11.00%
Head of Household $0 – $3,600 1.40%
$3,600 – $7,200 3.20%
$7,200 – $14,400 5.50%
$14,400 – $21,600 6.40%
$21,600 – $28,800 6.80%
$28,800 – $36,000 7.20%
$36,000 – $54,000 7.60%
$54,000 – $72,000 7.90%
$72,000 – $225,000 8.25%
$225,000 – $262,500 9.00%
$262,500 – $300,000 10.00%
$300,000+ 11.00%

State standard deduction

Tax year Filing status Standard deduction amount
2023
2022
2021
2020
Single
Married, Filing Separately
$2,200
Married, Filing Jointly $4,400
Head of Household $3,212

State exemptions

There is state-level exemptions for all type of filers and dependents. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.

Tax year Filing status Personal exemption amount
2023
2022
2021
2020
Single
Married, Filing Separately
Head of Household
$1,144
Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) $2,288
Dependent(s) $1,144

Hawaii sales tax

Instead of a typical sales tax, Hawaii imposes a general excise tax. The state rate is 4%, but a local surcharge can push the total to 4.5%.

Hawaii property tax

Hawaii may be a haven for property owners with its relatively low property tax rate, averaging 0.27% of assessed value.

Hawaii capital gains tax

Capital gains in Hawaii are taxed as regular income, so the rate aligns with the taxpayer’s income bracket.

Hawaii gas tax

Capital gains in Hawaii are taxed as regular income, so the rate aligns with the taxpayer’s income bracket.

Hawaii tobacco tax

Hawaii’s tax on a pack of 20 cigarettes stands at $3.20, placing it among the states with the highest cigarette taxes.

Hawaii insurance tax

The tax rate on insurance premiums in Hawaii is 4.27%, which applies to most types of insurance.

FAQs

How do I calculate my Hawaii income tax?

Calculate your Hawaii income tax with the following six steps.

  1. Determine your filing status
  2. Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income
  3. Adjusted gross income − (Standard/Itemized deductions + Exemptions) = State taxable income
  4. State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability
  5. Gross income × State payroll tax rate = State payroll tax liability
  6. State tax liability + State payroll tax liability = Total state income tax

How much is $78000 a year after taxes in Hawaii?

A single filing Hawaiian who earns $78,000 per year will take home $57,199.78 after a income tax of $20,800.22.