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Tax & accounting services in Hawaii

BATS helps individuals and businesses across Hawaii with tax preparation, tax planning, IRS problems, bookkeeping and payroll, with advisors who know Hawaii rules.

Hawaii tax overview

What to know about taxes in Hawaii

Hawaii taxes personal income, and state returns are filed with the Hawaii Department of Taxation. Planning has to account for both federal and Hawaii rules.

Whether you are filing a personal return, running a growing company or answering a letter from the IRS or the state, we pair you with an advisor who works through Hawaii returns every season.

Hawaii at a glance

State tax agency
Hawaii Department of Taxation
Income tax on wages
Yes
Local income taxes
Not common
Cities with pages
3

Rates and thresholds change every year. Ask your advisor for the figures that apply to you.

Services in Hawaii

Every BATS service is available in Hawaii

Tax Preparation & Filing

Accurate federal, state and local returns for individuals, businesses, trusts and nonprofits.

Questions

Hawaii tax FAQs

10 answers about taxes in Hawaii.

Do you prepare Hawaii state tax returns?

Yes. We prepare resident, part-year and nonresident Hawaii returns and file them with the Hawaii Department of Taxation, together with your federal return.

When are Hawaii individual returns due?

Many states follow the federal April 15 deadline, but some set their own dates. We track the Hawaii Department of Taxation deadlines for you and file extensions when they are needed.

Does Hawaii have a sales tax?

Yes. Hawaii charges sales tax, and local rates can add to the state rate. We help Hawaii businesses register, collect the right rate and file returns with the Hawaii Department of Taxation.

What payroll registrations does a Hawaii employer need?

Employers generally register with Hawaii for unemployment insurance and state income tax withholding, plus any other state payroll programs that apply. We handle the registrations and the ongoing filings.

Do I need to make Hawaii estimated tax payments?

If you have income without enough withholding, such as self-employment or investment income, Hawaii generally expects estimated payments during the year, with its own thresholds and due dates. We calculate federal and state payments together.

How are LLCs and corporations taxed in Hawaii?

Hawaii applies its own rules to LLCs, S corporations and C corporations, and in some cases charges franchise, gross receipts or minimum taxes regardless of profit. We review how your entity is treated in Hawaii before you form it or make an election.

I moved into or out of Hawaii. What do I file?

Usually a part-year return for each state you lived in during the year, with credits so the same income is not taxed twice. Our multi-state filing service handles this.

Can you represent me with the Hawaii Department of Taxation?

Yes. In addition to IRS matters, we respond to notices and audits from the Hawaii Department of Taxation when you authorize us to.

Can a Hawaii business work with BATS remotely?

Yes. We work with Hawaii businesses through video meetings, secure document upload and cloud accounting software, so there is no need to visit an office.

Which Hawaii cities do you serve?

We have dedicated pages for Honolulu, Hilo, Kailua, and we work with clients anywhere in Hawaii.

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