#hawaii taxes
Hawai´i Businesses Receive Temporary UI Tax Break
Hawai´i businesses will pay lower unemployment tax rates in response to the economic strain caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
WEBINAR: Exploring New Tax Withholding Estimator
The Internal Revenue Service will provide a free online session Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, at 8 a.m. HST to explain the new Tax Withholding Estimator.
Last Phase of Hawai‘i Tax System Modernization Project Completed
DOTAX will add cigarette/tobacco, fuel and liquor taxes to the new system, completing the configurations needed to administer all Hawaiʻi taxes.
Post Offices Not Offering Late Collections on Tax Day
Due to the declining numbers of citizens who submit hard-copy tax returns by mail, the Postal Service no longer extends its retail hours of operation.
Rushing to File Taxes Can Result in Errors
The April 15 tax deadline is coming up soon and the IRS recommends that taxpayers file for an extension if they need one.
IRA Contribution Deadline Approaching
Contributions made to Traditional IRAs by April 15, 2019, may be eligible for a tax credit or deduction on their 2018 tax return.
IRS: Help for Taxpayers Impacted by Major Reform Changes
With major tax law changes impacting every taxpayer, the IRS has developed an electronic publication and other online resources to help people understand how tax reform affects them.
Goodwill Opening Free Tax Clinics
For the 15th year in a row, Goodwill Hawai‘i is preparing to open seven tax clinics statewide to help low-income families.
New County Surcharges Begin Jan. 1
On June 29, 2018, Ordinance No. 1874 was enacted in Hawai‘i County.
STUDY: Hawai‘i’s Low-Income Taxpayers Carry 2nd Highest Tax Rate
A new study by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) finds that the lowest-income Hawaiʻi residents pay 68% more in taxes.
Council Member Ruggles Hosting Town Hall
Puna Council Member Jen Ruggles invites the public to get an update on what she has been working on since she has been in office.
IRS: Visits to Taxpayer Assistance Centers Require Appointments
The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers that IRS offices provide service by appointment.
Free Tax Preparation for Seniors and Others
Hawai‘i seniors and other community members who need expert assistance with preparing their 2017 tax returns by the Tuesday, April 17, 2018.
IRS Tax Tips
The Internal Revenue Service said that it successfully started accepting and processing 2017 federal individual income tax returns.
PUC Opens Investigation of Legislation’s Impact on Public Utilities in Hawai‘i
The Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission has opened a new proceeding to investigate the impact of the recently signed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
IRS, Partners Across the Nation Mark EITC Awareness Day
The Internal Revenue Service and its partners across the country remind taxpayers about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) on EITC Awareness Day.
Free Tax Help for Low Income Families
Goodwill Hawai‘i is now taking appointments to help individuals or families who earned $54,000 or less in 2017 and do not own a home or business prepare taxes.
IRS: Taxpayers Could See Paycheck Changes by February
The Internal Revenue Service released Notice 1036, which updates the income-tax withholding tables for 2018.
Tax Filing Season Begins Jan. 29, Returns Due April 17
The Internal Revenue Service is announcing that the nation’s tax season will begin Monday, Jan. 29, 2018.
IRS: How to Choose a Tax Return Preparer
The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers to start thinking about who will prepare their federal tax returns.
