Hawaii Income Tax Calculator
Estimate your Hawaii income tax burden
Updated for 2023 tax year on Dec 8, 2023
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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%
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:
- Determine your filing status
- Work out your adjusted gross income [Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income]
- Calculate your state taxable income [Adjusted gross income − (Standard/Itemized deductions + Exemptions) = State taxable income]
- Figure out your state/local tax liability [State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability]
- Deduce your state payroll tax liability [Gross income × State payroll tax rate = State payroll tax liability]
- 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.
- Determine your filing status
- Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income
- Adjusted gross income − (Standard/Itemized deductions + Exemptions) = State taxable income
- State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability
- Gross income × State payroll tax rate = State payroll tax liability
- 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.