Hawaii state tax: Overview
Hawaii has the lowest property tax rate in the nation, but generally high home prices. Groceries are taxed at the full rate in Hawaii, and the highest income tax bracket is 11%. Retirees may get a break from paying state income taxes since some retirement benefits are tax-exempt.
Hawaii income taxes
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| Up to $2,400 | 1.4% |
| $2,401 to $4,800 | 3.2% |
| $4,801 to $9,600 | 5.5% |
| $9,601 to $14,400 | 6.4% |
| $1,4401 to $19,200 | 6.8% |
| $1,9201 to $24,000 | 7.2% |
| $24,001 to $36,000 | 7.6% |
| $36,001 to $48,000 | 7.9% |
| $48,001 to $150,000 | 8.25% |
| $150,001 to $175,000 | 9% |
| $175,001 to $200,000 | 10% |
| More than $200,000 | 11% |
| Up to $4,800 | 1.4% |
| $4,801 to $9,600 | 3.2% |
| $9,601 to $19,200 | 5.5% |
| $19,201 to $28,800 | 6.4% |
| $28,801 to $38,400 | 6.8% |
| $38,401 to $48,000 | 7.2% |
| $48,001 to $72,000 | 7.6% |
| $72,001 to $96,000 | 7.9% |
| $96,001 to $300,000 | 8.25% |
| $300,001 to $350,000 | 9% |
| $350,001 to $400,000 | 10% |
| More than $400,000 | 11% |
| Up to $3,600 | 1.4% |
| $3,601 to $7,200 | 3.2% |
| $7,201 to $14,400 | 5.5% |
| $14,401 to $21,600 | 6.4% |
| $21,601 to $28,880 | 6.8% |
| $28,801 to $36,000 | 7.2% |
| $36,001 to $54,000 | 7.6% |
| $54,001 to $72,000 | 7.9% |
| $72,001 to $225,000 | 8.25% |
| $225,001 to $262,500 | 9% |
| $262,501 to $300,000 | 10% |
| More than $300,000 | 11% |
Hawaii sales tax
How much are property taxes in Hawaii?
Hawaii motor vehicle taxes
Hawaii taxes on alcohol and tobacco
| Cigarettes | $3.20 per pack |
| Large Cigars | 50% of wholesale price |
| Other tobacco products | 70% of wholesale price |
| Beer | $0.93 per gallon |
| Wine | $1.38 per gallon |
| Wine (sparkling) | $2.12 per gallon |
| Liquor | $5.98 per gallon |
Hawaii estate and inheritance taxes
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